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Super Eagle Michael Eneramo Dies, Sparks Screening Calls

4/25/2026

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Eneramo Dies

Michael Eneramo died after collapsing from suspected cardiac arrest five minutes into the half of a match in Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna, on 24 April 2026.
NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi called the death devastating and asked for prayers for Eneramo’s rest and his family.
Eneramo, a 10-cap Super Eagles forward, joins other African players such as Marc-Vivien Foé who died on the field, prompting calls for stricter medical screening.

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Former Player Dies

He suffered a heart attack during fitness training on a primary-school pitch in the Ungwan Yelwa region of Kaduna State on Friday.
Emergency services could not transport him to a hospital before he died, indicating no on-site medical care.
The death on a community primary-school field shows former professional players often train at public facilities.

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Michael Mourned

Espérance Sportive de Tunis posted a condolence message online, becoming one of the first clubs to do so.
Former teammates, fans and Nigerian clubs quickly shared tributes, calling his death a shock to football.
The Nigeria Football Federation’s Super Eagles X account tweeted “Rest in peace Michael,” a message noted for its brevity.
He considered Tunisian citizenship in 2008 to play for Tunisia, but he remained with Nigeria.

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Eneramo Dies

Michael Eneramo died after collapsing from suspected cardiac arrest five minutes into the half of a match in Ungwan Yelwa, Kaduna, on 24 April 2026.
NFF General Secretary Dr. Mohammed Sanusi called the death devastating and asked for prayers for Eneramo’s rest and his family.
Eneramo, a 10-cap Super Eagles forward, joins other African players such as Marc-Vivien Foé who died on the field, prompting calls for stricter medical screening.

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