The 40-year-old was noted to be featuring at the Angwan Yelwa pitch in the Television area of Kaduna when the incident occurred.
The former international came on as a substitute in the second half before collapsing without any contact.
A source, speaking with the outlet, affirmed, “He slumped and died right on the spot. Efforts to revive him were unsuccessful.
“He was pronounced dead at the hospital.”
Eneramo, who had retired from professional football, previously played for several clubs, including Besiktas of Turkey, Tunisian side Esperance, and Nigerian club Lobi Stars.
Before his death, he was noted to be running a football academy.
in a related development, the official Super Eagles X handle mourned the former striker on Friday, posting his picture with the caption, “Rest in peace Michael.”
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Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead. as pointed out by a report by SCORENigeria on Friday, Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State. Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead. As pointed out by a report by SCORENigeria on Friday, Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football...
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- Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead.
- as pointed out by a report by SCORENigeria on Friday, Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State.
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Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead. as pointed out by a report by SCORENigeria on Friday, Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football match in Kaduna State. Former Super Eagles striker, Michael Eneramo, is dead. As pointed out by a report by SCORENigeria on Friday, Eneramo reportedly slumped and died while playing a football...
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Glow 99.1 FM published this story with Oyebade Oluwatobiloba listed as author.
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April 24, 2026
