Former Super Eagles Defender, Ajibade Olaniran Babalade Dies Of Cardiac Arrest

Sad news reaching us indicates that, former defender of the Nigerian senior national team, Super Eagles, Ajibade Olaniran Babalade has died.

He died of cardiac arrest in Ibadan on Friday, September 4th, 2020 according to a statement from the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF).

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During his active playing days, he had played for the Super Eagles team for an eight year period, spanning between 1990-1998.

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A source close to the family narrated how he met his unfortunate death to TheCable as follows:

“I can confirm to you that he died from cardiac arrest around 11am today,” the source said.

“He was the one that drove himself to the hospital yesterday that he was not feeling too good.”

“On getting to the hospital, after taking his vitals, the doctor told him he had to be admitted because of his blood pressure, which was high. And it was what the medical personnels in the hospital was trying to work on.”

“Until this morning, when the boy that stayed with him in the hospital saw the way he was breathing, he had to call his elder brother who rushed down to the hospital to see for himself.”

“It was the elder brother that now called for his immediate discharge and referral to UCH. It was at the entrance to UCH that he breathe his last.”

“I feel so pained that my friend is gone. I am heartbroken and devastated. Just yesterday here, he still posted his first son’s picture on his Facebook to wish him happy birthday.”

“May his soul Rest In Peace.”

Source: AfricaCelebrities.Com