Nigerian footballer Mfon Udoh has been hospitalized after surviving a serious car accident that occurred on Thursday, July 3, 2025. The 33-year-old former Super Eagles striker was involved in a ghastly accident in the Ibeno Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, where his vehicle was severely damaged.
According to reports, Udoh was rescued by his friends who were present at the scene of the accident and rushed him to the hospital for medical attention. The footballer is currently under close observation by medical professionals who are monitoring his condition to ensure a stable and complete recovery.
The accident left Udoh’s vehicle mangled, a chilling image that spoke volumes about the danger he had just survived. Despite the severity of the crash, Udoh miraculously survived and has since expressed gratitude to God for sparing his life. In a poignant message on his Facebook page, Udoh wrote, “The Devil came late,” hinting at the narrow escape he had.
Udoh’s condition is currently stable, and he is receiving medical care. The former Enyimba star has been spending his holiday in Nigeria after the end of the 2024/25 Bangladesh Premier League season. Fans and fellow players have flooded his social media page with messages of relief and well-wishes, celebrating his survival.
The incident has sparked an outpouring of support for Udoh, with many expressing gratitude that he escaped the accident unharmed. As Udoh recovers from the ordeal, the football community continues to rally around him, wishing him a speedy recovery.
