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There was panic in Awka, Anambra State, when Reverend Father Anthony Udogu of the Catholic Diocese of Awka slumped and died while playing lawn tennis.

The Diocesean Chancellor, Rev Fr Charles Ndubuisi, confirmed the death of the priest in an official statement on Tuesday.

“With faith in the resurrection of the Lord, the Catholic Diocese of Awka announces the demise of our brother priest, Rev Fr Anthony Udogu, whose sudden death occurred in the early hours of today,” the statement read.

Ndubuisi said the deceased priest collapsed while playing tennis and was immediately rushed to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, all efforts to revive him proved unsuccessful.

The statement said until his death, Fr Udogu was the Parish Priest of St Francis of Assisi, Awka, and the Dean of Awka Deanery II.

According to the statement, the late priest was widely respected for his leadership, dedication to pastoral service, and commitment to community development.

The Catholic Diocese sympathised with his family, parishioners, and all those mourning his loss, assuring that details of his burial will be announced in due course.

“May the soul of Rev Fr Anthony Nnaemeka Udogu rest in the bosom of the Lord,” the statement concluded.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2025/05/20/catholic-priest-slumps-dies-while-playing-tennis-in-anambra/

This Is Too Painful, Honestly Speaking, 😭 mood

Likely cardiac arrest. May his soul rest well

RIP

OK ,



take care of your body,




Good health is not by physical appearance ,




many people look fresh and healthy ,



but they are dead inside with so much sickness and infirmities ,



Princess Faith Chukwu

RIP

Life is too short
Enjoy yourself and bless others

Ha ha ha am ni rajun How musIims dey talk am sef

Whoa 😳
May his soul rest in peace

Eyaaa. He should have played football instead

God console his family.

Sad, rest in peace

Requiescat in pace Padre!

Do people slump and die without underlying causes? He may have been suffering from one mild to severe conditions. In Nigeria, how many people check their full health status not to talk of the expensive medicine.

Do people slump and die without underlying causes? He may have been suffering from one mild to severe conditions. In Nigeria, how many people check their full health status not to talk of the expensive medicine. We need to prioritize health care in Nigeria.

jchioma:
Do people slump and die without underlying causes? He may have been suffering from one mild to severe conditions. In Nigeria, how many people check their full health status not to talk of the expensive medicine.

Ex Governor did 2 weeks ago, i think it just happens, whether u check ur bp or not...

CPR would have saved him, but Nigerians don’t learn first aid

omoredia:
Ha ha ha am ni rajun How musIims dey talk am sef

Lol.
Inalilahi Wainailahi rojiu

From God we come and to Him we shall return

Crafteck1:
Ex Governor did 2 weeks ago, i think it just happens, whether u check ur bp or not...

Leave them to dey talk anyhow. I have seen doctor die in similar condition.

The Rv Father was even playing tennis, exercising o. Person when fit go play tennis,na him no go check him health status?


If you like check bp,check sugar,avoid sugar,drink ogogoro. When time reach,you can't stop it..

Rip Rev father

jchioma:
Do people slump and die without underlying causes? He may have been suffering from one mild to severe conditions. In Nigeria, how many people check their full health status not to talk of the expensive medicine. We need to prioritize health care in Nigeria.

It's becoming too common

The current economic situation in the country has increased the pressure on everyone, men especially. And when there is pressure, it takes a toll on the body. Any underlying health issues (although one may be looking very okay on the surface) is quickly escalated and before you know it man has shut down. We should all check our healths please. Your car don't need to break down before you visit the mechanic for servicing to keep things running smoothly. Same goes for our health which is of far greater value.

Oh, sad

May his soul rest in peace

U exercise, u kpai, u nor exercise, u kpai. .


When it is your time to FLY with the SPEED of light,there's nothing you can do expect the owners of your breathe says YOUR TIME IS NOT YET COME.


Evang Pa Chidera Righteousness2, I lie ?

I don't know y my mind is telling me someone owing him huge amount of money did ds
We are wicked in Africa......

You see this life, just try enjoy yourself whenever you see yourself among the living. If the man no do exercise now people will say, try do exercise now he is exercising the body and death still go there go carry him

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Myrepublic:
Leave them to dey talk anyhow. I have seen doctor die in similar condition.

The Rv Father was even playing tennis, exercising o. Person when fit go play tennis,na him no go check him health status?


If you like check bp,check sugar,avoid sugar,drink ogogoro. When time reach,you can't stop it..

Rip Rev father

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