Ugochukwu Ehiogu, Nigerian by birth and ex-England international footballer, has died after suffering a heart attack on Thursday.
The 44 year old Ehiogu suffered the cardiac arrest at the training ground of Tottenham Hotspur, where he was coaching the U-23 team where he slumped and died.
His death was announced by his employers on Friday morning.
Born of Nigerian parents in Homerton, England, on November 3, 1972, Ehiogu chose to play for the English national team despite numerous attempts by Nigerian football association to convince him to switch loyalty.
Ehiogu played for Aston Villa between 1991 and 2000, making over 200 appearances.
In 2000, he joined Middlesbrough football club where he spent seven years.
He won three League Cups — with Villa in 1994 and 1996, and Middlesbrough football club in 2004 when he beat Jay Jay Okocha’s Bolton in the final match.
He also played for West Brom, Leeds United, Rangers and Sheffield United, before hanging his boot in 2009 after a 20-year professional career.
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