The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) has reacted to the death of one Chieme Martins who until his death was a player of Nasarawa United. The player was reported to have died on the pitch of play over the weekend, during one of the Nigerian Professional Football League game against Katsina United.
The player was said to have died after colliding with a Katsina United Player during the NPFL game.
There were reports that there were medical personnel on ground, and no Ambulance, as the player was rushed to the hospital and died there no Ambulance as the player was rushed to the hospital in a Press crew Van.
The NFF in a statement released on Monday 9th March 2020, said:
“The Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) regrets the incidence in Lafia involving a player of Nasarawa United and further condole the immediate family of the late player and the football Stakeholders at large.
The NFF has in conjunction with the Ministry of Sports engaged the LMC and reviewed the situation. As an immediate first step, the NFF has directed that no further match be played except there is a full complement of the medical equipment and personnel as provided in the NFF Club Licensing Regulations.
All Match Commissioners and the host FA are to ensure they inspect all the facilities including carrying out test runs before giving go-ahead for any match to be played”.