A young Nigerian Footballer identified as Chineme Martians, has died during a Nigeria Professional Football League (NPFL) match on Sunday.
According to Reports, Martians never showed up ill prior to the game and collapsed while Nasarawa United where playing against Katsina United at the Lafia City Stadium.
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Martins collapsed on the field in the first half before being rushed to hospital where he was declared dead.
Martians is a dominant centre back who is good on the air and reads the game in brilliant fashion.
It’s indeed a sad day and a big loss to Nigerians.
Here is how the NFF reacted to his death.
May his soul gentle soul rest in peace.