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A brilliant human being' - former Limerick, Galway United and Arsenal defender Sam Oji dies, aged 35
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Sam Oji dead at 35: Former Arsenal youth star passes away following battle with illness | The US Sun
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![Chris Wheatley on Twitter: "Former Arsenal youth player Sam Oji passed away in the early hours of this morning at the age of 35. Oji started his career in the Gunners academy Chris Wheatley on Twitter: "Former Arsenal youth player Sam Oji passed away in the early hours of this morning at the age of 35. Oji started his career in the Gunners academy](https://pbs.twimg.com/media/E93Yx1gWYAUiPUW.jpg)
Chris Wheatley on Twitter: "Former Arsenal youth player Sam Oji passed away in the early hours of this morning at the age of 35. Oji started his career in the Gunners academy
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