Nigerian Man Dies in London After Tree Crushes Car During Call With Girlfriend

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James Abiwon, a 29-year-old Nigerian technology sales executive and former semi-professional footballer, died after a tree fell on his moving car in north London during Storm Boelo. He was speaking with his girlfriend about a padel tournament planned for his 30th birthday when she heard a crash. Emergency workers responded, but he was pronounced dead at the scene. Friends said the tournament will still hold in his memory, with proceeds intended to support his family. Abiwon was remembered as a talented footballer, music enthusiast and mentor to many people.

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