US EditionFormer Nigeria Forward Michael Eneramo, 40, Dies of Suspected Heart Attack During Game
The former Super Eagles striker collapsed during a casual training session and was pronounced dead on arrival, officials and reports said.
- On Friday, former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo died in Kaduna after collapsing during a training session in the Ungwan Yelwa area. He completed the first half without discomfort but collapsed five minutes into the second half and was pronounced dead on arrival at hospital.
- Born in 1985, Eneramo built his career across continents, establishing his reputation in North African football with Sportive de Tunis before moving to Turkey, where he played for clubs including Sivasspor.
- Choosing to represent Nigeria over Tunisia, he scored on his debut during a 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Tunisia, recording three goals across 10 appearances for the Super Eagles.
- Since retiring in 2018, Eneramo remained active in casual training sessions. NFF General Secretary Mohammed Sanusi, speaking from Cairo, Egypt, expressed condolences to the football family.
- The sudden loss has sent shockwaves through the Nigerian football community, with tributes expected for a player remembered for his quiet consistency and enduring connection to the sport even in retirement.
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Former Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo, 40, dies of suspected heart attack during game
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Former Nigeria forward Michael Eneramo died after collapsing on the field during a friendly game on Friday. The 40-year-old Eneramo “appeared to have suffered cardiac arrest five minutes into the second half of the said friendly match,” the Nigerian Football Federation said, citing early reports. Eneramo played the whole first half of the game in Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna, on Friday morning. “This is devastating. I am short of w…
The football world is in shock. Michael Eneramo is dead. The former Nigerian national player died at the age of only 40. According to media reports, the footballer collapsed in a friendly match and died.
Ex-Super Eagles Striker Slumps, Dies During Training
Former Nigerian striker, Mike Eneramo, died during training in Kaduna, on Friday. The incident happened in the early hours of the day during routine fitness training at a Primary school pitch in the Ungwan Yelwa region of Kaduna State. According to reports, Eneramo suffered a heart attack, and died before reaching the hospital. The Esperance of Tunisia legend was 40 years old at the time of his demise. Eneramo retired from football in 2018 after…
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