Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi survives serious car accident in Lagos

Former Super Eagles midfielder Ogenyi Onazi has escaped death after being involved in a serious car accident in Lagos.

The Nigerian international confirmed the incident on Sunday via his Instagram page, where he shared a video revealing extensive damage to the front of his SUV. Despite the severity of the crash, Onazi fortunately did not sustain any fatal injuries.

“I Almost Lost My Life” – Onazi raises alarm

According to the former Lazio and Trabzonspor midfielder, the accident was caused by another vehicle allegedly driven by two individuals who were under the influence of alcohol.

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Expressing deep concern over the incident, Onazi called on the government and relevant authorities to take urgent action against drunk driving, which he described as a growing danger on Lagos roads.

“The government needs to urgently address the issue of drunk driving in Lagos. I almost lost my life last night because of two drunk guys in a car,” Onazi wrote.

Super Eagles legend, Onazi almost lost his life to drunk drivers. As posted on his Instagram. pic.twitter.com/wYvjDDkPQk

— POOJA!!! (@PoojaMedia) January 5, 2026

The crash occurred shortly after the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations winner celebrated his birthday.

The milestone had attracted goodwill messages from prominent figures in Nigerian football, including former Super Eagles captain Vincent Enyeama and ex-Premier League forward Peter Odemwingie.

Onazi’s close call has once again drawn attention to the persistent road safety challenges in Lagos, where reckless driving and driving under the influence remain major threats to public safety.

His experience has sparked conversations online, with many fans and observers echoing his call for stricter enforcement of traffic laws to prevent similar incidents in the future.