A priest of the Catholic Church, Rev. Fr Uche Ukor on Wednesday evening slumped and died during a novelty match with other colleagues in Asaba, Delta State.
The priest who was serving in Onitsha Archdiocese of the Catholic Church was also the Director of the diocese’s media arm, publishers of Trinitas Newspaper.
A source within the Onitsha Catholic Archdiocese confirmed Fr Ukor’s death, saying that he slumped on the pitch and breathe his last breath almost immediately.
“He slumped during a football match between priests of Onitsha diocese and Issele Uku diocese yesterday at Asaba.”
It was further gathered that the priest had not been feeling well lately due to Blood Pressure issues.
He was also said to have been in high spirits on Wednesday afternoon when he left Onitsha for Asaba to participate in the football match.
A reporter with Trinitas, Mr John Anulumadu confirmed that he spoke to Ukor before he left for Asaba and even did so again when he had arrived Asaba too. ‘There was no sign that he was very sick, let alone close to death.’ he added.
