In a heart-wrenching incident, Nigerian footballer David Oniya tragically passed away after collapsing during a friendly match in Malaysia.
Nigerian Player David Oniya Collapses and Dies During Friendly Game in Malaysia
The incident occurred on Saturday when his club side, T-Team FC, was playing against Super League side Kelantan at the Sultan Mohd IV Stadium in Kota Baru.
David Oniya, a talented centerback, collapsed barely three minutes into the game and was immediately rushed to the Raja Perempuan Zainab Hospital.
Despite the best efforts of medical personnel, the 30-year-old player could not be saved, and he was pronounced dead at the hospital, leaving Malaysian fans in shock and grief-stricken.
The match continued for a brief period after the incident, but the news of Oniya’s tragic demise led to its eventual postponement.
Syahrizan Mohd Zain, the chief executive officer of T-Team FC, expressed his sorrow over the loss of their player and revealed that the match was called off in the 60th minute when they received the devastating call from the hospital.
David Oniya had joined T-Team FC in his first season with the Premier League outfit and had shown great promise on the field.
The friendly match, which was supposed to be a casual encounter, turned into a devastating moment that shooked fans in the region.
Syahrizan mentioned that there were no intense physical exertions during the game, making the tragic event even more baffling.
The footballer’s body has been taken to a local morgue in Malaysia and is expected to be repatriated to his home country, Nigeria, soon.
The football fraternity mourns the loss of a promising athlete and sends heartfelt prayers and support to his family during this incredibly difficult time.
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