“This is so unfortunate and sad. This is one death too many. This is a great loss to his family and the sporting fraternity. He was a great goalkeeper who stood out among his peers.
“He also made his mark as Assistant Super Eagles coach. My deepest condolences go to the family, friends and the football family. May God bless his soul and comfort his family.”
On their part, the Nigeria Football federation said “It is another sad day for Nigerian Football. Erico was among the very best of and also served the country with fervour and diligence as Assistant Coach of the Super Eagles between 2001 and 2002.