Former Nigerian Super Green Eagles midfielder Justice Christopher has died in Jos, the Plateau State capital on Wednesday.

The former midfielder represented his country very well as he played at the youth and senior level for the Super Eagles.

Between 2001-2002, the midfielder had 11 caps for the senior side and was a member of the Nigeria squad for the 2002 FIFA World Cup in Japan/Korea.

The late Christopher played in Nigeria's group stage game against England at the Osaka Nagai Stadium which ended 0-0.

“This is devastating. Justice Christopher was young and full of life. His death is a thing of deep sorrow here at the NFF and the entire Nigeria Football ambience. There was no report that he was ill. We are stunned to hear of his death.

“We pray that God will grant him eternal rest and comfort the family that he has left behind.”

Justice Christopher featured for Katsina United, Sharks FC and Insurance FC on the domestic front before travelling abroad, where he played for Antwerp FC (Belgium), Levski Sofia (Bulgaria), Trelleborgs FF (Sweden); Alania Vladikavkaz (Russia) and Herfølge BK (Denmark). In October 2012, he joined Nasarawa United FC of Lafia.