Southampton mourn 21-year-old former Nigerian winger Udoh

Southampton Football Club is mourning the tragic death of former Nigerian winger Victor Udoh, who passed away at the age of 21. Udoh spent six months at Southampton's academy after arriving in February 2025. During his time on the south coast, he played in eight Premier League 2 matches for the Under-21 side and scored two goals.

Before his move to England, Udoh developed through Royal Antwerp's academy in Belgium. He made 28 appearances for the senior team after scoring 12 goals in 27 matches for the "Young Reds." Following his departure from Southampton in September, Udoh joined Czech second division team SK Dynamo České Budějovice.

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We are devastated by the tragic passing of former player Victor Udoh at the age of 21. The thoughts of everyone at the club go out to Victor’s loved ones at this extremely difficult time.

Southampton expressed their devastation at the news. "We are devastated by the tragic passing of former player Victor Udoh at the age of 21," the club said in a statement. "The thoughts of everyone at the club go out to Victor’s loved ones at this extremely difficult time." Royal Antwerp also shared their grief, stating, "With great dismay, RAFC has learned of the passing of former player Victor Udoh. Our thoughts are with Victor’s family, friends, and loved ones. We wish them much strength, support, and warmth during this particularly difficult time."

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With great dismay, RAFC has learned of the passing of former player Victor Udoh. Our thoughts are with Victor’s family, friends, and loved ones. We wish them much strength, support, and warmth during this particularly difficult time.