Adeleke Memorial Cup: Footballer Slumps, Dies During Tournament In Osun
One Adeyemi Adewale, a footballer who was participating air jordan 1 low og florida gators pe in a football competition in Osogbo, the state capital on Thursday, slumped and died.
The competition was reportedly organised by the House of Representative member representing Ede, Ejigbo, and Egbedore federal constituency, Bamidele Salam, in memory of the late former governor of the state, Isiaka Adeleke.
The deceased said to be a player of the Ilesa West Local Government Area football team, reportedly slumped on the field and was rushed to a hospital.
The Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of the young footballer whose birthday was also on Thursday.
It was further learnt that, at the hospital where he was rushed, a doctor confirmed him dead.
Osun Police Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the incident in a short statement made available to journalists, said the incident occurred on Thursday in Osogbo.
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The statement partly read, “Today, (Thursday) while the Adeleke Memorial Cup Final match was going on at Ataoja School of Science, one Adeyemi Adewale ‘M’ 29yrs, a player of Ilesa West Football team, slumped on the pitch.
“He was rushed to the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, where he was later confirmed dead by a doctor.”
Opalola, who said the investigation had commenced into the matter, added that the remains of the deceased had been deposited at the Uniosun Teaching Hospital morgue.
Speaking with newsmen, the deceased coach, said Adewale did not show any sign of sickness before the incident happened Buy now adidas SUPERSTAR PARLEY – adidas pro bounce louisville ohio football – GV7615.
Olamilekan Adigun is a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism embedded in uncovering human interest stories. He also prioritises accuracy and factual reportage of issues.
