Ex-Super Eagles Striker Michael Eneramo Dies After Collapsing During Match

(Michael Eneramo. Photo credit: Daily sports)

Michael Eneramo, a former striker for the Super Eagles, has passed away.

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 neighborhood.

The former international collapsed without making contact after entering the game as a replacement in the second half.

“He slumped and died right on the spot,” a source told the site. Attempts to bring him back to life failed. 

“The hospital declared him dead.”

Eneramo had previously played for a number of teams, including the Turkish Besiktas, the Tunisian Esperance, and the Nigerian Lobi Stars. He had retired from professional football.

He was reportedly in charge of a football academy before to his passing.

On Friday, the official Super Eagles X account posted a photo of the former striker along with the message, “Rest in peace, Michael.”