Nigerian Footballer Ernest Peremobowei Drowns While Saving Flood Victims in Bayelsa

• The Flood in Bayelsa State has claimed the life of a Nigerian footballer Ernest Peremobowei in tragic circumstances
• The 31-year-old was said to be travelling to a nearby community with five others when their boat capsised
• Peremobowei played in this year's Bayelsa Governor Football Tournament and scored nine goals in the competition

A Nigerian footballer identified as Ernest Peremobowei has lost his life while saving lives of flood victims in Bayelsa State, after he became exhausted and drowned.

According to the report on Punch, the tragic incident happened in the Yenebelebiri community in the Yenagoa Local Government Area of Bayelsa State.

The report added that Peremobowei and five others were on a boat travelling to the next community, where they wanted to go and check their properties.

Unfortunately, the boat capsised in the middle of the water and it was Peremobowei who saved others from the danger.

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While trying to get himself out of the water however, he reportedly became tired and drowned. His body was later recovered hours later after serious searching.

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The report added that the 31-year-old was the joint top-scorer at this year’s Bayelsa Governor Football Tournament, also known as ‘Prosperity Cup’, netting nine goals.

His family members are now planning how they will bury him.

Fans watch at flooded venue

In October, Sports Brief had reported on serious football fans not allowing the flooding to interrupt their Premier League viewing.

Video emerged on social media of around 15 to 25 fans at a viewing venue in the Bayelsa State, watching the match between Leeds and Arsenal with their legs up as water swirled around the wooden benches.

The people of Bayelsa state were also being displaced by flooding at that stage, with many properties destroyed.