SOUTHAMPTON, ROYAL ANTWERP MOURN FORMER NIGERIAN WINGER VICTOR UDOH
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Southampton F.C. have paid tribute following the death of former Nigerian winger Victor Udoh, who passed away at the age of 21.
Udoh spent six months with Southampton’s academy after arriving in February 2025, where he featured in eight Premier League 2 matches for the club’s Under-21 side and scored twice during his time with the club.
Before moving to England, the Nigerian attacker progressed through the academy of Royal Antwerp F.C. in Belgium.
He went on to make 28 appearances for Antwerp’s senior team after impressing for the club’s reserve side, the “Young Reds,” where he scored 12 goals in 27 matches.
Following his departure from Southampton in September, Udoh joined Czech second division side SK Dynamo České Budějovice.
Reacting to the news, Southampton said in a statement shared on X that the club was “devastated” by the tragic loss.
“We are devastated by the tragic passing of former player Victor Udoh at the age of 21. The thoughts of everyone at the club go out to Victor’s loved ones at this extremely difficult time,” the club stated.
Royal Antwerp also expressed grief over the player’s death, describing the news as deeply saddening.
“Our thoughts are with Victor’s family, friends, and loved ones. We wish them much strength, support, and warmth during this particularly difficult time,” the Belgian club said.
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