Former Nigeria junior international John Ene Okon has died of liver problems at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar.
John Okon until his death was the Chief Coach of Calabar Rovers FC.

He died in the early hours of this morning, Tuesday, March 15-which was his birthday. According to report, he underwent a CT scan last week at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital.

During his illness, the Cross River State governor, Senator Ben Ayade, had promised to use the state resources to ensure that adequate medical attention is given to the late Okon.

According to Cross River Watch, the Chairman of Cross River State Sports Commission, Orok Otu Duke, passed the Governor's message when Okon was in critically ill in the hospital.

The Chile 87 Flying Eagles star kicked off his career at the Acada United FC of UNICAL before playing for the likes of Rovers FC of Calabar, BCC Lions of Gboko and Akwa United of Uyo.

Okon who is regarded as one of the most highly decorated footballers from Cross River Stat, also played for the Super Eagles for a short time.



John Ene Okon lying critically ill at the University of Calabar Teaching Hospital, Calabar (Cross River Watch)

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rip

R.i.p to the dead

Death you are very partial.
You see korrupt politicians u no take them
You see Fashola u no take am
You see Tinubu u no take am
You see IBB u no take am
You see Dasuki u no take am
You see Goodluck u no take am
You see Atiku u no take am.
You see Obasanjo u no take am.
You see Saraki un take am
You see Metuh u no take am
You see all our governors and lawmakers u no take them
You come take this man.
**runs out b4 bashing arrives**

Rest in Peace Okon. Regards to Okwaraji, Teslim and other great footballers...Pls tell them Nigerian football is in need of heavenly prayers...thanks.

RIP

RIP

what a loss, had it bn that you were born into another country your story would have bn different. RIP

R I P

Rip to the dead... Kudos to the calabar government in ensuring that he was not neglected..

Rip

Wow...so sad.

Played for Nigeria at the Nations Cup in Senegal....Senegal 92.

RIP

RIP


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Tell them i really missed there lyrics

Am just left with eating Okro soup laced with cow tail, cow leg, periwinkle,n stock fish, snail, roasted fish and goat meat.

RIP sir

Rip to him

Life, so fragile. One day here and the next day gone....reminds me that every day is a gift I shouldn't take for granted. RIP Coach.

Rest in peace

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May his soul rest in peace. Amen.

RIP

RIP.

Akpakpan rest in peace, it was nice knowing and playing soccer with You.

R. I. P

IT IS WELL.The pain,sickness,anguish/sorrow is over.Death is defeated.Thank U JESUS .Hope the govt look afta his family.

RIP

alexistaiwo:
Death you are very partial.
You see korrupt politicians u no take them
You see Fashola u no take am
You see Tinubu u no take am
You see IBB u no take am
You see Dasuki u no take am
You see Goodluck u no take am
You see Atiku u no take am.
You see Obasanjo u no take am.
You see Saraki un take am
You see Metuh u no take am
You see all our governors and lawmakers u no take them
You come take this man.
**runs out b4 bashing arrives**

You have not mentioned the LYING machine

Jesus Christ......... J O E may your soul rest in the blossom of the Lord. Amen