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Sports News of Tuesday, 16 March 2021

Source: punchng.com

I can’t remember what happened after I collapsed – Ibekwe

Ibekwe said he couldn’t remember what happened after he landed awkwardly Ibekwe said he couldn’t remember what happened after he landed awkwardly

Adamawa United striker Emmanuel Ibekwe says he is happy to be alive after a clash of heads left him unconscious during their Nigeria Professional Football League game at Enugu Rangers on Sunday.

The striker had a clash of heads with Rangers defender Uche John 28 minutes into the encounter and landed awkwardly, before losing consciousness.

He was resuscitated following the timely intervention of medical personnel from both teams and the Enugu State FA before he was taken to a nearby hospital for further observation and treatment.

Speaking with The PUNCH on Monday, Ibekwe said he couldn’t remember what happened after he landed awkwardly.

He said, “I am fine now and not feeling dizzy following the incident. I don’t remember what actually happened after I went down but I was told that I passed out and had to be rushed to the hospital.

“I am happy to be alive. I am fine now, thanks to God and the medics on the ground.”

Head coach, Pwavi Moline, added that they thought they lost had lost the striker.

“I thought we lost Ibekwe but thank God the medics were able to resuscitate him. He is absolutely fine now and there is no problem. We all travelled together back to Yola,” he said.