Angels football player Chris Edoghogho suddenly collapsed on the field during the federation cub match between the Angels and BJ Foundation Football Club. The referee signaled for the medical team and they came and rushed him off to Edo State Specialist Hospital.
Teammate Okiemute Ovie spoke to reporters from a local media outlet
“The guy that slumped plays for the Angels. He headed one ball to the center cycle.
“After about two minutes, he went down, everyone thought it was one of those things that happen on the pitch.
“While they were checking, the referee signaled the medical team and they came in and rushed him away”, he said.
Players were urged to continue playing but were concerned for the safety of their teammate and stopped the game to go to the hospital on-masse. The players blocked Sapele Road, which lead to gridlock at that intersection.
“We all mobilized to the Edo Specialist Hospital. Getting here, we met the lifeless body of our teammate, Chris Edoghogho.
“Until now, none of the members of the organizer of the tournament is here. It is over four hours now when the incident happened”, Ovie said.
