African football fans on Saturday were shocked after recieving a bad news that Nigerian striker, Endurance Idahor collapsed and died in Sudan during a league game.

Reports across the internet says that Idahor had collapsed in 13th minute of the match and appeared to have been hit by an elbow while another report suggested that he swallowed his tongue.   .

The referee did not hesitate but to immediately stop the game after consultations with officials -before Al-Merreikh fans began to throw stones in the pitch and  it is believed that Idahor died inside on the way to the hospital.

Medical experts report says that Idahor died because of the heart attack.

In 2003, he was playing for Julius Beger in Nigeriand Premier League before moving to Dolphins FC In 2005.

On 23 February 2006, Idahor moved to Sudanese club Al-Merrikh, before joining Emirati club Al Nasr in January 2008 on 7 months loan.

He also he became a key player in the first team squad after his return from loan and he became also becoming the top scorer -leading the club to their first CAF Confederation Cup final since 1989.

Dying at the age of 25, Idahor had also played for the U-23 Nigeria national football team and he was also applied for Sudanese citizenship.

Meanwhile his club has released a brief describing him as "An example of a professional and committed individual and a symbol of loyalty" and added, "We will assure that justice takes place".

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