Justice Christopher, who featured for Nigeria at the 2002 World Cup, died early today in Jos, close family sources disclosed.
The combative defensive midfielder slumped and died at his hotel in Jos.
He was 40 years old.
Justice Christopher was capped 11 times by the Super Eagles and also captained Nigeria U20s, the Flying Eagles.
He played for several NPFL clubs including Insurance of Benin, Sharks and Katsina United before he moved overseas.
He also featured for top Bulgarian club Levski Sofia, Antwerp in Belgium as well as several other clubs in Europe.
