Tragically died Nigerian national team football player who played in Greece © EuroFootball.com

In a tragic car accident, Nigerian national team defender Olubayo Adefemi was killed, according to the Greek police.

The 25-year-old football player, representing the Xanthi "Skoda" team, lost control of the vehicle on the highway while traveling to arrange marriage documents.

Adefemi joined the Greek team last summer and played 24 matches. He represented his national team three times.