Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo has been reported dead.
Eneramo allegedly slumped and passed away during a football game in Kaduna State, according to a story published on Friday by SCORENigeria.
At the time of the event, the 40-year-old was reportedly playing at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in Kaduna’s Television neighbourhood.
The former international collapsed without making contact after entering the game as a replacement in the second half.
A source, speaking with the outlet, said, “He slumped and died right on the spot. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
“He was pronounced dead at the hospital.”
Early accounts suggest the 39-year-old may have suffered cardiac arrest about five minutes into the second half.
Secretary of the Nigerian Football Federation, Mohammed Sanusi, confirmed the tragic incident while also expressing surprise.
Backstory…
Eneramo, who was born in Kaduna on November 26, 1985, had a stellar career at the club and international levels. After declining a chance to play for Tunisia, he received ten caps for Nigeria.
On February 11, 2009, he made his Super Eagles debut in a goalless friendly match against Jamaica in London. Months later, in a 1-1 draw in London with the Republic of Ireland, he scored his maiden goal for his country.
Eneramo made appearances against Kenya and Tunisia during Nigeria’s 2010 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. On September 6, 2009, in a 2-2 tie with Tunisia in Abuja, he scored the game’s most memorable goal.
Michael Eneramo although retired, had previously played for a number of teams, including the Turkish Besiktas, the Tunisian Esperance, and the Nigerian Lobi Stars.
At the club level, Eneramo established a solid reputation across North Africa and Europe, especially with Esperance Sportive de Tunis, where he won the moniker “Al Dababa” (The Tank) and became a fan favourite.
Before his death, Michael Eneramo was running a football academy.
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