A Nigerian player, Ado Hadi, with CD Madridejos in the Spanish Terceira division, collapsed and died during his side’s home match against SP Cabanillas on Sunday, February 5.
Hadi collapsed “for no apparent reasons” in the 39th minute of the ill-fated match, according to the Spanish football federation.
The medical team at the Municipal Toledo ground immediately came to his aide but efforts to revive him proved abortive as he was later pronounced dead minutes after.
The Spanish football federation, while confirming the development, stated that, “The Castilla-La Mancha Football Federation and Castilian-La Mancha football, with its president, Pablo Burillo, are totally dismayed at such an event.
“For this reason, the federation remains at the disposal of CD Madridejos for everything it needs in this difficult time.”
The 21-year-old footballer last played in Nigeria with Jigawa Golden Stars.
Until his death, Hadi was one of the four Nigerian players playing for CD Madridejos.
Comments