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Former Nigeria and Espérance Striker Michael Eneramo Dies at 40

Conflicting early reports describe a cardiac arrest during a jog or during a local match in Kaduna.

Overview

  • Espérance de Tunis confirmed Friday that Michael Eneramo had died at 40 and said he suffered a cardiac arrest while jogging.
  • SCORENigeria, cited by Ouest-France and Le Parisien, reported he collapsed during a match in Kaduna and could not be revived.
  • No official medical report or further investigative details have been released beyond the club statement and local accounts.
  • Eneramo became a standout for Espérance in the 2000s, winning league and cup titles in Tunisia and the Arab Champions League.
  • The former Nigeria international earned about 10 caps and scored three goals, including an appearance in a 2009 win over France.