A 29-year-old footballer, Adeyemi Adewale, has reportedly died during the 5th Isiaka Adeleke Memorial Cup final held in Osun state.

The incident reportedly occurred on Thursday, January 16, at the Ataoja School of Science field, where the tournament was organised to honour the memory of Governor Ademola Adeleke’s late elder brother, Isiaka Adeleke.

The Nation reported on Friday, January 17, that Adewale, who was representing the Ilesa West Football Team, reportedly collapsed during the match against the Ejigbo Team. The game coincided with his 29th birthday.

Reacting, the spokesperson of the Osun state police command, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident.

The Force spokesperson said: “He slumped on the pitch and was rushed to the Osun State University Teaching Hospital, where he was later confirmed dead.”

“The corpse has been deposited at the hospital morgue.”