Former Cork City footballer remanded in custody on cocaine charges

Teenager’s drug use affected his sporting career and he is no longer playing for Cork City FC, court heard

Elyjas Eshaji, 19, of Jamesfort Avenue, Kinsale Manor, pleaded guilty to having cocaine for sale or supply on June 16, 2021, at New Road, Kinsale, Co Cork. Picture: Larry Cummins

A former player for Cork City Football Club has been remanded in custody for one week as the judge considers sentencing in his case for cocaine dealing in Kinsale.

Elyjas Eshaji, 19, of Jamesfort Avenue, Kinsale Manor, came before Cork Circuit Criminal Court for sentencing.