It’s exactly seven years since tragedy struck Nigerian football when forward, Endurance Idahor, slumped and died on the pitch.
Idahor, who at that time played for Sudanese club, Al-Merreikh, was one of the country’s brightest and hottest prospects.
It is for this reason that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) took out time on Monday to celebrate the life of the Edo-born star.
On This Day in 2010: Fmr Nigeria U23 player, Endurance Idahor passed on while playing for his club Al Merrikh FC. Continue to Rest in Peace? pic.twitter.com/RhDmY9stZp
— The NFF ?? (@thenff) March 6, 2017
The charismatic forward had taken the domestic scene by storm while kiting for Julius Berger and Dolphins before leaving the country’s shores.
Prior to his death, Idahor had scored 46 goals in 62 games for Al-Merreikh and also appeared for the country’s national U23 team.
He died aged 25 and the memories of his shocking demise is still fresh in the hearts of many soccer enthusiasts.
Today marks the 7th ‘anniversary’ of Al Merreikh Omdurman striker Endurance Idahor death on the pitch.Forever in our hearts. pic.twitter.com/usqckn1ldP
— Lotfi Wada (@LotfiWada) March 6, 2017
R.I.P Endurance Idahor (6 August 1984 – 6 March 2010).. I will never forget you !?#champion #Idahor pic.twitter.com/0AcUhJtA7B
— مُحيّ (@MoHiKaTarGi) March 6, 2017
