Super falcons media officer, Gracious Akujobi dies at 37

Gracious Akujobi has sadly died at the age of 37 following a brief illness.

The NFF website reports that doctors confirmed the media officer of the Super Falcons Gracious Akujobi dead on arrival at the General Hospital, Maitama, Abuja at about 7am on Thursday July 17 after she suddenly took ill at the team’s Parkview Hotel, Zone 1.

''This is a very tragic occurrence. Gracious was such an energetic, hardworking officer and her death has come as a terrible shock,'' the Nigeria Football Federation General Secretary, Dr. Mohammed Sanusi sadly said. ''Her commitment to the job was never in doubt. The NFF is in deep mourning with her family over this tragedy."

Gracious Akujobi was born on October 26, 1977. She was a native of Owerri, Imo State.

 We send our thoughts and condolences to Gracious Akujobi‘s loved ones during this difficult time.