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Sports News of Monday, 9 March 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Tragedy: Nasarawa United player slumps, dies during NPFL match

Late Chineme Martins Late Chineme Martins

A Nasarawa United defender, Chineme Martins, passed on during a Nigeria Professional Football League match versus Katsina United in Lafia on Sunday after slumping on the pitch.

An eyewitness, who was at the Lafia Township Stadium, said the late defender was standing alone when he slumped around the 45th minute.

“His team had been awarded a free-kick and he was standing alone in their own half when he suddenly collapsed.

“Other players informed the referee and he was eventually rushed to the hospital where he was pronounced dead,” he said.

The League Management Company also confirmed the dead in a statement.

“We commiserate with Nasarawa United and the immediate family of the late player,” LMC Chairman Shehu Dikko said.

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