34-year-old footballer Sodiq Adebisi tragically lost his life on Saturday after collapsing during a routine training session at the Dipo Dina International Stadium in Ijebu-Ode, Ogun State.
Sources reveal that Adebisi was actively participating with his teammates when he suddenly collapsed, prompting an immediate response from fellow players who swiftly rushed him to a state hospital in Ijebu-Ode. Despite their efforts, the footballer was pronounced dead upon arrival.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the heartbreaking incident, highlighting that the deceased's brother, Ganiyu Adebisi, had approached the Igbeba Police Division to facilitate the release of the body for burial.
The family expressed a strong desire for an Islamic burial and declined any investigative procedures.
As the news of Sodiq Adebisi's untimely demise reverberates through the local sports community, questions linger about the potential causes of this tragic incident and the impact it will have on his teammates and the broader football
