Press Release | 14 December 2010 02:11 CET

Nigerian footballer collapses and dies on the pitch

By lindaikeji
Late Emmanuel Ogoli

Late Emmanuel Ogoli

The camp of Nigeria Premier League side, Ocean boys is in mourning as their left full back; Emmanuel Ogoli slumped and died during a League match yesterday Sunday Dec 12, in Yenagoa.

The incident occurred in the 39th minute of their League game at home to Niger Tornadoes but Ogoli was confirmed dead on the way to the hospital in an ambulance.

May his soul rest in peace...amen!

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