Nigerian Footballer Collapsed And Died During A Match In Spain
Nigerian Footballer Collapsed And Died During A Match In Spain
A Nigerian footballer, Ado Hadi, who ply his trade with CD Madridejos in the Spanish 4th division, collapsed and died during his side’s home match against SP Cabanillas on Sunday.
The 21-year-old Hadi last played in Nigeria with Jigawa Golden Stars, according to The Nation.
Until his death, Hadi was one of the four Nigerian players playing for the Spanish outfit.
According to a statement from Castilla-La Mancha Football Federation, Hadi reportedly collapsed “for no apparent reasons” in the 39th minute of the ill-fated encounter.
The medical team on the ground at the Municipal Toledo ground immediately came to his aide. However, efforts to revive him proved abortive as he was later pronounced dead minutes after.