Nigeria Federation, League, Club Found Negligent For Players Death

A Nigerian club, the league and the countrys football federation NFF were found negligent for the death of player Chineme Martins after he collapsed during a game in March 2020, players union FIFPRO said on Thursday.

Martins, who played for Nasarawa United, died aged 23 when he collapsed during a match where the medical services were deemed insufficient.

A Nigerian club, the league and the countrys football federation NFF were found negligent for the death of player Chineme Martins after he collapsed during a game in March 2020, players union FIFPRO said on Thursday.

Martins, who played for Nasarawa United, died aged 23 when he collapsed during a match where the medical services were deemed insufficient.

The court also said the league, the NFF and match commissioner had a duty of care to ensure the club complied with relevant regulations and they breached it.