Nigerian Footballer Dies After Returning From Vacation

A young Nigerian footballer, Michael Umanyika is dead. He died on Monday during training session for his club.

Allnigeriasoccer.com disclosed that Umanyika who plays for Zagatala PFK, an Azerbaijan first division club suddenly stopped and fell during a training session and all efforts to revive him proved futile.

It was gathered that the training was the player’s first with Zagatala PFK after returning from vacation in Nigeria.

The deceased joined Zagatala PFK last season and made 20 appearances for the club.