Sports News of Wednesday, 9 April 2025
Source: www.legit.ng
Stephen Enang, an inspector of the Nigerian Police Force, reportedly slumped and died while watching the Champions League match between Arsenal and Real Madrid at a football viewing centre in Calabar, the capital of Cross River state.
It was reported that Enang was a diehard fan of Arsenal before his death. He was attached to the Akim Police Division along the IVV Way in Calabar.
PM News reported that one of his friends, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said that the late police officer was found unconscious following the final whistle.
According to the friend, the late Inspector was said to be a regular visitor to the football viewing centre, where the incident happened.
The centre is located at Abang-Asang Street, Calabar Municipality Local Government Area of Cross River.
He was said not to have shown any sign of illness before the match and even joined in the excitement when Arsenal scored the first, second and third goals.
The friend further explained that the late police officer was discovered unconscious after the final whistle of the match had been made.
According to his friend, who pleaded anonymity, the late inspector was discovered unconscious after the final whistle.
How Arsenal beat Real Madrid
Arsenal delivered one of their most iconic performances in European football on Tuesday night, April 8, dismantling defending champions Real Madrid 3-0 at the Emirates Stadium in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Midfielder Declan Rice stole the spotlight with two jaw-dropping free-kicks that sent the home crowd into a frenzy.
The first goal, curled expertly around the wall and inside Thibaut Courtois' near post in the 58th minute, was the Englishman’s first-ever direct free-kick goal.
Just 12 minutes later, Rice silenced the reigning UCL champions again with an even more audacious strike into the top corner.
The Gunners capped off their perfect night when Mikel Merino slotted home a third goal in the 75th minute, capitalizing on a smart pass from Myles Lewis-Skelly.
Real Madrid’s nightmare was made worse when midfielder Eduardo Camavinga received his marching orders deep into stoppage time.