Thiruvananthapuram, Sept. 22 -- Footballer Rijohn Jose, who played as a defender for Calicut FC in Super League Kerala, died in a motorcycle collision in Kozhikode on Sunday night, police said on Monday, adding that his teammate Gani Ahammed Nigam sustained injuries in the accident.

Jose's (29) death came just days ahead of the start of the new season of Super League Kerala.

The accident occurred near Gandhi Road flyover in the city around 10.30 pm, said police.

While Jose (29) was declared dead at Aster MIMS hospital, Nigam is currently in treatment.

Jose was from Thrissur district and is survived by his father Jose MP, mother Treesa Jose and brother Tijo MJ. He was regarded an integral part of Calicut FC's title-winning campaign in ...