Former Nigeria Under 20 international Akeem Agbetu suffered personal misfortune on Monday afternoon in Turkey when his car overheated and got burnt on the expressway.

Thankfully, the TKÄ° TavÃ…Ÿanlı Linyitspor attacker was not hurt in the incident.

''I want to thank God for preserving my life. I appreciate the concern shown by my family and friends.

''I contacted the fire department but the car was a write off before they got there.

''We were coming from Istanbul, going to my club before the unfortunate accident happened.

''I was even very close to Tavsanli.....in all I give glory to God'' Akeem Agbetu told allnigeriasoccer.com.

Just last month, Akeem Agbetu signed a one - year contract with First League club TKÄ° TavÃ…Ÿanlı Linyitspor.