Sunshine Queens FC of Akure has announced the death of one of its goalkeeper, Elizabeth Johnson.
The former goalie of the Super Falcons and Bayelsa Queens had trained with the rest of the squad on Saturday at the Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure, the club’s media officer Femi Atolagbe said in a statement on Sunday.
“She was hale and healthy and trained with the team yesterday at the Ondo State Sports complex, Akure,” the statement said.
“She earlier in the day said she was feeling feverish and dizzy. She was being taken to the hospital when she gave up the ghost.”
The club noted that players, officials and management are still in shock.
Johnson sat out the 1-3 home loss to Delta Queens on match day 11 on Wednesday.
