Ex-Super Eagles Striker Dies on Pitch

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Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo. Credit:

Former Super Eagles striker Michael Eneramo has died during a football match in Kaduna State.

According to a report by SCORENigeria on Friday, April 24, 2026, Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match.

The ex-Super Eagles striker was featured at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident happened. He joined the game as a substitute in the second half before collapsing without any contact.

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Former Super Eagles Striker, Michael Eneramo. Credit: African Manager

An eyewitness said, “He slumped and died right on the spot. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful. He was pronounced dead at the hospital.”

The 40-year-old, who retired from professional football, has played for several clubs, such as Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.

Following the news of the ex-Super Eagles striker’s death, the official Super Eagles X (formerly Twitter) mourned the former striker on Friday, April 24, 2026, posting his picture with the caption, “Rest in peace, Michael.”

 

Eneramo was said to be running a football academy.

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