Chineme Martins: Shehu Sani Reacts As NPFL Player Collapses, Dies

Shehu Sani, former Kaduna lawmaker has reacted to the death of Nasarawa United player, Chineme Martins.

Martins slumped and died during one of the Nigeria Professional Football League fixtures on Sunday.

It was learnt that Martins collapsed after colliding with a Katsina United player.

Efforts to resuscitate the player proved abortive, as he eventually gave up the ghost before he was even rushed to hospital.

Reacting, Sani took to his Twitter page describing the death of Martins as a great loss.

He wrote: “The death of Chineme Martins defender with the Nasarawa United FC during their match with Katsina United FC in Lafiya is tragic and a great loss.

“May his soul Rest in perfect peace. My condolences to the @thenff, League Management Company, his team and family

“If it was one Oyinbo that died in Barcelona, Madrid, Chelsea, ManU or Arsenal ah pesin no go hear word lai lai, some would not even eat dinner.”