Ghanaian football player Eugene Quaynor, who lives in America has been declared dead after being injured in a horrific vehicle accident on Wednesday.
The men's soccer squad at Oral Roberts University was captained by Quaynor.
The 23-year-old met his untimely death after a drunk driver in an SUV rammed into his car from behind at a stop light. Oklahoma Police Police revealed.
Quaynor's vehicle then made a U-turn through the junction, collided with a wall, and caught fire.
"Eugene was a much-loved member of the Bucks’ team, as well as the Flint community," the Flint City Bucks said in a statement.
"In addition to being a true warrior on the pitch, he was always eager to do community service work, free youth clinics, and charity events."
The Oral Roberts University’s athletics department also stated: "Eugene was the epitome of the mission we strive for.
"He was a leader on the field as a captain of the men’s soccer team and had a spirit-empowered heart ready to lead and impact the world for Jesus. His infectious smile will be missed."
Meanwhile, Phoenix Academy also mourned Quaynor’s death, saying: "Eugene can brighten any room with his infectious smile, a very humble man who leads by example. Words can’t explain how devastated we are."
According to the police, the SUV driver who struck Quaynor's vehicle attempted to run but was caught.
Before relocating to America, Quaynor was included in the Phoenix Academy in Ghana's records. He then joined the Flint City Bucks in Flint, Michigan.