Former Hibernians, Malta midfielder Essien Mbong has died in Nigeria, aged 37, <i>sportinmalta.com </i>is reporting.<br /><br />His death was announced by his Nigerian friends in Malta.<br /><br />During his successful spell with Hibernians, Mbong was regarded as one of the successful midfielders to grace the Premier League.<br /><br />His Nigerian friends in Malta are trying to organize a mass in Paola in the coming days.<br /><br />Joseph Mbong, the eldest son of the ex Julius Berger ace, plays for the Malta Under 17 National Team. <br /><br />Last Friday, he was on target in the 4 - 0 victory over Northern Ireland Under 15 school squad in an exhibition match.<br /><br />Essien Mbong had spells with Hibernians, Marsa and Tarxien Rainbows. <br /><br />Photo Credit: maltafootball.com<br /><br />Photo Credit: <br />