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Paul Julius, a promising Nigerian footballer, has tragically passed away in a car accident in Cyprus.
The forward was involved in a head-on collision on the Paralimni-Protaras road, cutting short his life and football career.
Tragedy struck just three weeks into Paul Julius’ new chapter with Cypriot club Enosis Neon Paralimniou, as the Nigerian forward died in a car accident. He had recently joined the team from Egyptian side El Gaish.
Enosis Neon Paralimniou paid tribute to Paul Julius on their official website, expressing profound sorrow over the untimely passing of a talented young player whose potential was tragically cut short.
The club’s statement was a touching tribute to Paul Julius, expressing Enosis Neon Paralimniou’s sadness and sorrow while extending warm condolences to his family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
Paul Julius’ untimely passing has sent shockwaves through the football community, leaving players, coaches, and fans stunned and saddened by the loss of a talented young player who had only just begun to make his mark in Cyprus.
The club statement reads, “The entire family of E. Ν. It is with a heavy heart that P bids farewell to our team footballer Paul Julius who was so unjustly passed away yesterday morning following a car accident.
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Paul has been an impeccable young, great footballer with high goals and ambitions.
“Paul, you will always be remembered and in our hearts, even though the days you were with us were few.
“May your soul rest in peace
“The flag of our Association will wave at large for 3 days in memory of our footballer.
“In the first official match, the team will play wearing black armbands while at the beginning of the match only subtle silence will be observed.
“We warmly thank everyone for the messages of sympathy and condolences and our only thought is the footballer’s family.
“As a building we need some time after this tragic happened and we will be back making Paul proud who will be watching from above!”
