Nigerian player slumps, dies in Spain

A Spanish-based Nigerian player reportedly collapsed and died on the pitch during his side's league game on Sunday, February 5.

The player who has been identified as Ado Hadi was plying his trade for CD Madridejos in the Spanish Terceira division.

According to reports, Hadi, 21, slumped in the 39th minute and died in the process during his side's home game against SP Cabanillas.

Eyewitnesses say efforts to revive him by the medical team at the Municipal Toledo grounds proved futile as the player was pronounced dead minutes later.

In a statement, the mother body overseeing all football-related in the region wrote: “The Castilla-La Mancha Football Federation and Castilian-La Mancha football, with its President Pablo Burillo at the helm, are totally dismayed at such an event.

“For this reason, the federative body remains at the disposal of CD Madridejos for everything it needs in these difficult times,” the statement added.

The Nations report that the deceased is one among four other Nigerian players who play for CD Madridejos.

He once featured for Jigawa Golden Stars locally. The cause of his untimely death remains unknown.

WDN