A 20-year-old who died in an accident on a Famagusta road when his car collided with an oncoming car, has been named as Paul Julius, a Nigerian national and football player for Enosis Neon Paralimni.
The accident happened on the Paralimni-Protaras around 6.30am on Tuesday near Pernera, police announced.
The 74-year-old driver of the other vehicle is being treated in hospital but is not in a critical condition.
Police 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.