Footballer slumps, dies while playing on pitch in Lagos

A footballer, yet to be identified, has slumped and died while playing at the Green Field Football Ground,in Lekki area of Lagos State.

SP Benjamin Hundeyin ,Police Public Relations Officer(PPRO) of the sate command ,confirmed the incident on his verified Twitter handle on Monday.

He said that officers from Maroko police division brought in the information, saying that the 31-year old relatively unknown footballer died at about 6.30 p.m. on Friday .

The PPRO said that he was rushed to Ever Care Hospital, Lekki ,for treatment where he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

He said, “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, investigation is in progress.”

He, however, advised members of the public, particularly sports persons ,not to push their limits, adding that when tired, they should take a rest.