FORMER SUPER EAGLES STRIKER MICHAEL ENERAMO DIES AFTER COLLAPSING DURING FRIENDLY MATCH

April 28, 2026

Former Nigerian striker, Michael Eneramo, has died after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest during a friendly match, according to the Nigerian Football Federation (NFF).


The 40-year-old collapsed on the pitch five minutes into the second half in Kaduna on Friday.


Eneramo won 10 caps for the Super Eagles and had spells in Tunisia, Algeria, Saudi Arabia and Turkey during a club career which saw him earn respect and admiration for his strength, work rate and goalscoring ability.

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