Crown FC player dies during trial at Gateway FC

A player of Crown Football Club, Ogbomoso, Usman Yusuf on Sunday slumped during a friendly match in Abeokuta, Ogun State and later died in hospital.

Daily Trust gathered that the incident happened at Muda Lawal Stadium, Asero, Abeokuta where he featured in a trial match for Gateway FC.

Yusuf reportedly slumped during the match, but was resuscitated after the medics attended to him.

He was later taken to the State Hospital, Ijaye where he reportedly passed on.

Confirming the unfortunate incident on Monday in Abeokuta, the media officer of Gateway FC, Moses Ojewumi said “Usman Yusuf who came on trial played the first half in a friendly against Sliema Wanderers on Sunday afternoon.

“During halftime he slumped and the team doctor attended to him.

“It was later in the night that a call came in from the camp that he had suffered a relapse. He was immediately rushed to State Hospital, Ijaiye where he died,” Ojewunmi said in a statement.

The Media Officer quoted the Acting General Manager of Gateway FC, Niyi Soleye as expressing shock over the untimely death of Yusuf.