Nigerian Footballer Slumps, Dies During League Match

By Ayodele Oluwafemi

Nasarawa United defender, Chineme Martins slumped to death, on Sunday, during a Nigeria Professional Football League match against Katsina United in Lafia.

It was learnt that the player, who was standing alone in his own half when his team was awarded a free kick, suddenly fell on the ground.

The late player was rushed to Dalhatu-Araf Specialist Hospital in Lafia where he was confirmed dead.

The League Management Company also confirmed the death in a statement, while demanding for an autopsy to be carried out to ascertain the cause of his death.

“We commiserate with Nasarawa United and the immediate family of the late player.

“It is hoped that the findings not the autopsy would inform subsequent measures, if any that has not been addressed by the existing standard procedure”, LMC stated.

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