Michael Eneramo lost his life at a young age.

Michael Eneramo lost his life at a young age.

24.04.2026 16:30

Michael Eneramo, who played for teams like Beşiktaş and Sivasspor in Turkey, passed away after suffering a heart attack during a match. It was previously claimed that Eneramo could not play regularly for Beşiktaş in 2013 due to a heart condition.

Michael Eneramo, who wore the jerseys of Sivasspor, Beşiktaş, Karabükspor, Başakşehir, and Manisaspor in Turkey, passed away due to a heart attack.

COLLAPSED DURING TRAINING

According to information from Nigerian sources, Michael Eneramo lost his life after fainting during a training session in Kaduna State.

COULD NOT BE SAVED

According to initial reports, the incident occurred at the U/Yelwa Mini Stadium in Kaduna. It was stated that the 40-year-old Eneramo suddenly collapsed on the ground during training.

NIGERIA FOOTBALL FEDERATION CONFIRMED

Eneramo, who was taken to the hospital, could not be saved despite all interventions. The Nigeria Football Federation also confirmed in an official statement that their former national player had passed away.

HEART PROBLEM EMERGED IN 2013

During the health checks conducted in 2013 during his transfer from Sivasspor to Beşiktaş, a heart problem was detected in Michael Eneramo, and he was not played for this reason, as it was determined that the Nigerian striker carried a risk of heart attack.

During the checks at that time, it was revealed that Eneramo's heart muscles were not functioning efficiently, causing problems in his veins and negatively affecting his knee.

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