A 29 years old man, identified as Adeyemi Adewale has died after collapsing during a football tournament in Oshogbo, Osun State.
Adewale, was said to be playing for Ilesa West Local Government Area football team, when he slumped on the field.
In a statement by the State Police Command’s Spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, on Thursday, disclosed that the 29 years old was immediately rushed to an undisclosed hospital, where he was confirmed dead by doctor.
She said: 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.”
The command’s Spokesperson added that investigation had commenced into the matter, and the remains of the deceased had been deposited at the Uniosun Teaching Hospital morgue.
