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Footballer dies on pitch after collision with an opponent

Nigeria footballer Martins died after collapsing during a match [COURTESY]

Nigeria Premier League side Nasarawa United player Chieme Martins died on Sunday evening on the pitch after collapsing.

According to media reports, the defender went down when the game was still goalless after he collided with an opponent during their top-flight game against Katsina United at the Lafia Township Stadium in Nasarawa state.

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