Nigeria’s ex-international, Michael Eneramo, has been announced dead.
According to SCORENigeria, the ex-Super Eagles striker reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State.
The 40-year-old was said to be featuring at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident occurred.
The former international came on as a substitute in the second half before collapsing without any contact.
“He slumped and died right on the spot. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
“He was pronounced dead at the hospital, a source said.”
Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for several clubs, including Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.
Before his death, he was said to be running a football academy.
