Justice Christopher facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Justice Longs Christopher | ||
| Date of birth | 24 December 1981 | ||
| Place of birth | Jos, Nigeria | ||
| Date of death | 9 March 2022 (aged 40) | ||
| Place of death | Jos, Nigeria | ||
| Height | 1.81 m | ||
| Playing position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1996–1998 | Amazing International FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1999 | Katsina United | ||
| 2000 | Sharks | ||
| 2001 | Bendel Insurance | ||
| 2001–2002 | Antwerp | 14 | (1) |
| 2002–2004 | Levski Sofia | 2 | (0) |
| 2004 | Trelleborg | 13 | (0) |
| 2005–2006 | Alania Vladikavkaz | 7 | (0) |
| 2006–2007 | Herfølge Boldklub | 11 | (0) |
| 2012 | Nasarawa United | ||
| National team | |||
| 2001–2002 | Nigeria | 11 | (0) |
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Justice Longs Christopher was a talented Nigerian footballer. He was born on December 24, 1981, in Jos, Nigeria. Justice sadly passed away on March 9, 2022, at the age of 40. He played as a midfielder, which is a key position in football.
Playing for Clubs
Justice Christopher played for many different football clubs during his career. He started playing professionally in Nigeria. Some of the Nigerian clubs he played for include:
- Katsina United
- Sharks
- Bendel Insurance
He also played for teams in other countries. These include:
- Antwerp in Belgium
- Levski Sofia in Bulgaria
- Trelleborgs FF in Sweden
- Alania Vladikavkaz in Russia
- Herfølge Boldklub in Denmark
Justice decided to stop playing football after the 2006–07 season. However, he loved the game too much to stay away! On October 21, 2012, he announced his comeback. He then signed with Nasarawa United in Nigeria.
Playing for His Country
Justice Christopher also played for the Nigerian national team. This is a big honor for any footballer. He made 11 appearances for his country.
One of his biggest achievements was playing in the 2002 FIFA World Cup. This is a huge international football tournament. Justice played in all three of Nigeria's games during the group stage. Even though Nigeria didn't advance past the group stage, it was a great experience for him.
His Life and Passing
Justice Christopher passed away on March 9, 2022. He was 40 years old. He collapsed at a hotel he owned in Jos, Nigeria.
