Footballer faints, dies on a field in Lagos

An unidentified football player collapsed and died on a pitch in the Lekki area of Lagos State.

The incident was reported on Monday by Benjamin Hundeyin, the spokesperson for the state police command.

According to him, the Maroko police division’s personnel informed the top brass about the incident on Friday.

He said, “The 31-year-old relatively unknown footballer died at 6:30 p.m. on Friday.

“He was rushed to Ever Care Hospital, Lekki, for treatment and was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

“Based on the report, a team of detectives visited the football scene and the hospital where the corpse was inspected and photographs taken.

“The corpse has been deposited at a public morgue for autopsy. Meanwhile, an investigation is in progress.”

Hundeyin called on members of the public, especially sports personalities, to learn not to push their limits.

He said, “When tired, they should take a rest.

“Above all, do a regular medical check-up. Like we say on the street, ‘Life has no duplicate.”