Nigerian footballer, Hadi Ado Bala slumps, dies in Spain

A 21-year-old Nigerian footballer, Hadi Ado Bala, has slumped and died during a home match between his club, CD Madridejo FC and SP Cabanillas in Spain Terceira Division.

According to reports, the incident occured on Sunday.

The Castilla-La Mancha Football Federation said in a statement that the Nigerian slumped for no apparent reason in the 39th minute of the match.

Medical personnel on the ground at the Municipal Toledo stadium were said to have immediately come to his aid, but efforts to revive him proved abortive as he was later pronounced dead.

The Kafanchan born player, Hadi, started his football career with Arewa United FC and other several clubs like Shareef Academy, Golden Balley, Zaria Bees and Salama FC all in Kafanchan, before moving to Plateau and Jigawa states.