Nasarawa United player Chineme Martins dies in NPFL clash

Chieme Martins , a Nigeria Professional League (NPFL) player has reportedly kicked the bucket during a match  between Nasarawa United and Katsina United, cited on Twitter.

An unconfirmed report stated that the player had no collision  with anybody before the incident occurred away at the home ground of Nasarawa United.

After the incident, there was lengthy check on the player after collapsing on the pitch while the game was still at 0-0.

A medical team tried to revive Martins but the effort proved abortive and was subsequently rushed to the hospital. The Chairman of Nasarawa United said in a statement:

“There was no collision, Martins just fell on ground while standing alone.” 

The Match ended 3-0 in favour of Nasarawa but there will be nothing to cheer about after losing one of their key players in the cold hands of death.

A video of his teammates crying surfaced online after they heard the news of his sudden death.