Footballer slumps, dies during match in Anambra

A football player identified simply as Afam has died after he slumped during a football match in Obosi, Anambra State.

According to to one Chukwuneke Ugochukwu Bishop, the incident happened on Monday, February 21, during a match between Iwene Tansi FC and another local footbal club at Odum Layout.

It was gathered that the player slumped during the group match and was rushed to a hospital where he was confirmed dead.

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