Ex-Nigerian Footballer, John Ene Okon, Is Dead
Former Nigeria junior international John Ene Okon has died of liver problems at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar.
John Okon until his death was the Chief Coach of Calabar Rovers FC.
He died in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, March 15-which was his birthday. According to report, he underwent a CT scan last week at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.
During his illness, the Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, had promised to use the state resources to ensure that adequate medical attention is given to the late Okon.
According to Cross River Watch, the Chairman of Cross River State Sports Commission, Orok Otu Duke, passed the Governor's message when Okon was in critically ill in the hospital.
The Chile 87 Flying Eagles star kicked off his career at the Acada United FC of UNICAL before playing for the likes of Rovers FC of Calabar, BCC Lions of Gboko and Akwa United of Uyo.
Okon who is regarded as one of the most highly decorated footballers from Cross River Stat, also played for the Super Eagles for a short time.
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Tuesday, 15 March 2016
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