EKOHOTBLOG reports former Arsenal youth defender who doubles as a Birmingham City defender, Samuel Oji, has passed away at the age of 35.
His current club, non-league Highgate United, said Oji was extremely ill on Friday night but was fighting like a warrior before confirming his death on Saturday night.
His club tweeted, “All it is with a very heavy heart that I am deeply saddened to inform you, that our beloved Captain, Leader and Legend Samuel Oji has sadly passed away.
“The thoughts of all at Highgate United FC are with Sam’s wife, children and family at this very sad time. RIP Oj.”
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London-born Oji grew up in the Arsenal academy before signing his first professional contract with Birmingham City in 2004.
He spent four years at the Blues whilst also enjoying loan spells at Doncaster Rovers, Bristol Rovers and Leyton Orient before joining the O’s permanently in 2008.
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