Nigerian striker, Henry Chinonso Ihelewere has died during a pre-season friendly in Romania on Sunday.

The 21-year-old collapsed and died during a friendly match between his team, Delta Tulcea and Romanian Liga III side, FC Balotesti.

Doctors of both clubs reportedly battled to resuscitate him for about 30 minutes on the pitch without success after he collapsed just 15 minutes of coming into the game.

Former Nigerian Under20 stars, Sani Emmanuel and Stanley Ohawuchi as well as Heartland captain, Chinedu Efugh and Plateau United's Daddy Maurice were left in shock over the sudden death of their friend...

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