Nigerian player dies in Sudan during game
Saturday 6 March 2010

March 6, 2010 (KHARTOUM) – A Nigerian player was declared dead in Sudan after falling during a league game, eyewitnesses said today.


who plays for Al-Merreikh team collapsed after an elbow hit in his chest in the 15th minute by a member of Al-Amal team in the penalty area.

Edaho was taken to hospital and his death was confirmed. There are reports that he swallowed his tongue causing a heart attack.

The naturalized Sudanese player was taken off the field in an ambulance after it appeared his situation is more critical than initially thought.

The referee canceled the match afterward after consulting with other officials and Al-Merreikh fans started throwing stones.

The game took place in Al-Merreikh stadium in Sudan twin capital city of Omdurman.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kyhvOvaro_c&feature=player_embedded

During today's Sudanese Premier League match-up between El-Merriekh and Al-Amal, Nigerian-born forward Endurance Idahor was rushed to hospital after a challenge from a fellow player left him on his back, unable to breathe.

Despite the teams' best efforts to see that the striker was given treatment as quickly as possible, the 23-year-old is said to have passed away inside the ambulance on the way to the hospital.

Players, coaching staff and the 30,000 supporters stood in disbelief as the referee whistled the end of the match.

Sources close to El-Merreikh Club revealed to Goal.com that the player will undergo an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Meanwhile, early medical reports state that a heart attack is the most likely cause of death.

The club released a brief announcement describing the player as "An example of a professional and committed individual and a symbol of loyalty" and added, "We will assure that justice takes place".

Endurance Idahor joined El-Merreikh from Nigerian outfits Dolphin in 2006, loaned to Al-Nasser of UAE for one season and since his return he became a key figure in the first team squad scoring over 67 goals, leading the club to their first CAF confederation cup final since 1989.

It remains to be seen whether the rest of week 3 matches taking place on Sunday will be postponed or not.


Source - Goal.com

Sad., RIP!!

r.i.p

R.I.P Endurance Edaho.

it is so sad may is soul rest.in.peace,

Kai! I know dis guy. A very good striker.

dead just like that
R.I.P 

r.i.p dear!

So Sad. . .may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

RIP!

Life really is short oh at 23 yrs

it really sad, may his soul rest in peace,

wow so young

Gone too soon.  My sympathy goes to his family. RIP E.E

What a Sad day, May his soul rest in peace.

May his soul RIP

Eh yahh.

RIP

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo not Endurance

R.I.P BRETHREN!!!!

May his soul rest in peace.

Black day for Nigerian football. May his soul rest in perfect peace, Amen.

Very unfortunate.

Dis is so sad,i knew dis guy rite frm his day @ d npl,he was fantastic.RIP EDAHO

sad one. r.i.p brother

@Becomrich1

Are you sick? Did you read the title of this thread b4 posting this rubbish?

can the mods please delete this clown's posts?

RIP my man
so sad

May his soul rest in perfect peace, amen.

A swallowed tongue caused a heart attack? Can a tongue be swallowed?
I'll leave the medical issues alone.
R.I.P

RIP  , Amen

RIP  , Amen