The news of the death of a young Nigerian player who slumped and died during a football match in Spain has gone viral.

In this shot piece, we share some quick facts on some details emerging out of the untimely death of the Nigerian international.

Age

Born on May 1, 2021, Hadi Ado Bala died at the age of 21 at Municipal Toledo ground in Castilla-La Mancha, an autonomous community of Spain.

Position

Details on the player as per transfermarkt reveal that the 21-year-old played as a defender.

However, it is unclear whether he was a full-back or centre-back.

Club

The late Hadi Ado Bala until his untimely death was a player for CD Madridejos in the Spanish Terceira division.

He was plying his trade in the same club together with other 3 other Nigerian nationals.

Former Club

The young defender last played locally for Jigawa Golden Stars. He joined the club which currently plays in the second level of professional football in Nigeria in May 2021 as per reports.

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