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Apart From Sam Okwaraji, See List Of Nigerian Footballers Who Died On The Pitch While Playing Football


Former Tottenham midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the field late in the first half of the match against Finland. He  was walking alone near the touchline in the 42nd minute when he appeared to stumble and then fall forward.

His teammates immediately sensed urgent trouble, rushing to him and waving frantically for trainers to come to his aid. transferred to the hospital and has been stabilised."


The medical team quickly swung into action, and  was given emergency CPR on the pitch for nearly 20 minutes before transferring him onto a stretcher and carrying him off the field and transferred to the hospital and has been stabilized.

As God may have it, the Inter Milan midfielder is stabilized and has reportedly sent his greetings to his team-mates.


Based on the above, we bring to you list of Nigerian footballers who  eventually died on the field while playing. 


1. Samuel Sochukwuma Okwaraji

Samuel Okwaraji 


Sam Okwaraji was born on the 19th of May 1964. He was a professional footballer who played internationally for Nigeria. He was also a qualified lawyer who had a masters in international law from the Pontifical Lateran University of Rome. 

He collapsed and died of congestive heart failure in the 77th minute of a World Cup qualification match against Angola at the Lagos National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos State on 12 August 1989.
An autopsy showed that the 24-year-old had an enlarged heart and high blood pressure.


2. Amir Angwe

Amir Angwe 






He  was a Nigerian international footballer who played for Julius Berger and represented the Nigeria national football team. He died following a heart attack in an African Cup Winners' Cup game against Mozambique side Maxaquen


3. John Ikoroma

John Ikoroma


John Ikoroma was a Nigerian international Footballer. he died at the age of 17 as a result of a heart attack while playing for Al-Wahda S.C.C in a friendly match.

He collapsed on the pitch and later died in hospital in the year 2000. 

4. Orobosan Adun

Orobosan Adun unconscious on the pitch 



Orobosan Adun was a Warrior Wolves FC goalkeeper who was involved in an attacked by  thugs suspected to be fans of the opposition team. Adun died 3 days later 26th May, 2009) from internal haemorrhage, during a training session.

5. Endurance Idahor 

Endurance Idahor



Endurance Idahor (4 August 1984 – 6 March 2010) was a Nigerian professional football player who played for Sudanese club Al-Merreikh. 

He collapsed during the match of his Sudanese club Al Merreikh against Alamal Atbara. He died in the ambulance. Autopsy report revealed that he suffered a circulatory collapse from a heart attack.

6. Wilson Mene 

Wilson Mene



Wilson Mene died on 8 May 2010 when he collapsed during a league match. He played in Metfone Cambodian League at National Olympic Stadium. 


May their souls rest in Peace ✌️. 

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