- Before his passing, he was reportedly running a football academy
- A source familiar with the incident said attempts to revive him at the scene were unsuccessful
Former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo has died after collapsing during a football game in Kaduna.
According to reports on Friday, Eko Hot Blog reports that the 40-year-old slumped while playing at a local pitch in the Angwan Yelwa area, within the Television district of the state.
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Eyewitnesses said Eneramo had entered the match as a second-half substitute before suddenly collapsing without any physical contact.
A source familiar with the incident said attempts to revive him at the scene were unsuccessful, and he was later confirmed dead at a hospital.
Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for clubs including Beşiktaş, Espérance de Tunis, and Lobi Stars.
Before his passing, he was reportedly running a football academy.
Tributes have begun to pour in, with the official Super Eagles social media account mourning the former striker and sharing a message in his honour.
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