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Adeleke Memorial Cup Final: Tragedy Strikes as Footballer Slumps, Dies in Osun Tournament

Osun State Police Command has confirmed the death of one Adeyemi Adewale while participating in a football competition in Osogbo, the state capital.

 

The deceased said to be a player of the Ilesa West Local Government Area football team, reportedly slumped on the field and was rushed to a hospital.

 

It was further learnt that, at the hospital where he was rushed, a doctor confirmed him dead.

 

Osun Police Command spokesperson, Yemisi Opalola, who confirmed the incident in a short statement made available to journalists, said the incident occurred on Thursday in Osogbo.

 

The statement partly read, “Today, (Thursday) while the Adeleke Memorial Cup Final match was going on at Ataoja School of Science, one Adeyemi Adewale ‘M’ 29yrs, a player of Ilesa West Football team, slumped on the pitch.

 

“He was rushed to the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, where he was later confirmed dead by a doctor.”

 

Opalola, who said the investigation had commenced into the matter, added that the remains of the deceased had been deposited at the Uniosun Teaching Hospital morgue.

 

 

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Akanji Philip

Akanji Philip has been working as a reporter with VOICE AIR MEDIA, both onsite at the head office in Odi-Olowo, Osogbo, and remotely since 2021. He has covered events at notable political venues, involving prominent figures such as former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola, current Osun State Governor Senator Isiaka Adetunji Adeleke, former Vice President Professor Yemi Osinbajo, the late Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Oyo State Governor Seyi Makinde, and various other representatives and lawmakers. In addition, he has represented the company at various press conferences at police stations and has reported on occasions featuring entertainers and actors, such as Kola Oyewo during Oba-Ile Day in Osun State, among others. 📞 +2349058501092, +2348137827714 ✉️ akanjiphilips100@gmail.com

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