By Rasaq Oboirien
NAIJASPORTSXTRA.BLOGSPOT.COM can inform that late Gombe United defender, Douglas Uzama was due for trials in Europe and an unnamed Argentine club.
The former Eaglet and Flying Eagles defender was shot dead late Thursday night by unknown persons in Benin City, capital of Edo State.
His representative Ramone Remmie disclosed: "What a shocking and tragic news, I still can't believe this call I got from your dad and still praying "God forbid". I spoke on phone with him and his parents about his winter transfer move, as his visa application and passport is at the embassy for processing.
"There was even an interest from MS Ashdod in Israel, a Cyprus premier league team and another Belgian Jupiler team on the table for him that we were studying. There was also another offer from an Argentine club, who sent their representative to Nigeria to see him and discuss a deal.
"What a great loss to Nigeria Football Federation, Nigeria U17 2014/15 and U20 2016 Male national team, Gombe United Football Club, Gara Gombe Ahmed Shuaibu, entire foot ball loving fans, his beloved family especially his father, mother, my sport firm and myself because he is one of my loyalist player/client.
"He is so honest, straight forward, patience, sincere, transparency, jovial and kind. May your soul rest in perfect peace (Amen).
Meanwhile, the management of Gombe United in statement on Friday urged the Nigeria Police in Edo State to fish out the killers of Uzama.
