Nigerian Football Federation pays tribute to former Super Eagles forward Eneramo

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The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has described the news of the death of former Super Eagles forward Michael Eneramo as devastating and a huge blow to the Nigerian football family.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Eneramo died after collapsing during a friendly match in Kaduna on Friday morning.

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The 40-year-old reportedly played the first half before slumping five minutes into the second half at Ungwan Yelwa. Early reports suggest a suspected cardiac arrest.

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Reacting, NFF General Secretary, Mohammed Sanusi, described the incident as shocking and painful to Nigerian football.

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“This is devastating and a huge loss to our football family. Eneramo was a committed patriot who served Nigeria with pride and passion,” Sanusi said.

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He added that the NFF would liaise with authorities and the family.

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“We are already in contact with relevant bodies to understand the circumstances and support his loved ones.”

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Sanusi further urged players to prioritise health checks.

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“This tragedy again highlights the need for regular medical screening at all levels of the game,” he said.

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Eneramo, born Nov. 26, 1985 in Kaduna, earned 10 caps for Nigeria after rejecting an opportunity to represent Tunisia internationally.

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He debuted against Jamaica in London in 2009 and scored his first goal against the Republic of Ireland in a 1-1 draw later that year.

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The striker also featured in Nigeria’s 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, including matches against Kenya and Tunisia, where he scored a memorable goal in Abuja.

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Nicknamed “Al Dababa” in Tunisia, Eneramo starred for Espérance Sportive de Tunis and played for top Turkish clubs including Beşiktaş J.K. and İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. (NAN)(

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