Paul Julius, 20, died in a traffic collision in Protaras on Tuesday morning.
Police said Julius was driving on the Paralimni-Protaras road when his car collided with a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction around 6:30 a.m., near Pernera. The 74-year-old driver of the other car is being treated in hospital but is not in a critical condition.
Officers are appealing for witnesses to the collision, which is being investigated by the Famagusta Traffic Department. Anyone with information is urged to contact the department on 23803014 or 23803019.
Julius, from Nigeria, was a football player for Enosis Neon Paralimni.
The club expressed its deep sorrow at the unexpected loss of the young player, describing him as determined and steadfast despite challenges to join the team.
