Catholic Priest Collapses, Dies While Playing Lawn Tennis In Anambra

Reverend Father Anthony Udogu has collapsed and died while playing lawn tennis in Awka, Anambra State.

He was until his death on Monday, May 19, 2025, the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish, Awka and Dean of Awka Il Deanery. 

Lawn tennis is a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court.

The Catholic Diocese of Awka, Anambra State has confirmed Anthony’s death while expressing its deep sadness over the passing of the priest.

Late Reverend Father Anthony Udogu, who was born on December 24, 1964, was ordained on August 19, 1995.

Team@orientactualmags.com learned that the news of his death was disclosed in a short press statement released on Tuesday by the Diocesan Chancellor, Diocesan Catholic Secretariat, Awka, Rev. Fr. Charles Ndubisi.

‘With faith in the resurrection of the dead, the Catholic Diocese of Awka announces the demise of our brother priest, Rev. Fr. Anthony Nnaemeka Udogu, whose sudden death occurred, in the early hours of today (Monday) May 19.

 He slumped while playing lawn tennis, and was quickly rushed to a nearby hospital.

All efforts to save his life proved abortive. Until his demise, he was the Parish Priest of St. Francis Parish Awka and Dean of Awka Il Deanery.

 Please note that the funeral arrangement will be announced soon. May the soul of Rev. Fr. Anthony Nnaemeka Udogu rest in the bosom of the Lord, Amen’ the statement added–Team@orientactualmags.com  Do you have any information you wish to share with us? Do you want us to cover your event or programme? Kindly send SMS to 08059100286, 09094171980 or get in touch via orientactualmag@gmail.com.  Thank you