By Editor
Tragedy has struck in Alex Ekwueme Federal University, Ndufu-Alike Ikwo (AE-FUNAI), Ebonyi State, as a 200 level student of the institution, Ogboji David, was said to have slumped and died on a football pitch.
This was contained in a statement signed by the SUG Director of Sports, Nwankwo Polycarp Chigozie, and was made available to newsmen.
It was said that there was a football competition in the school organized by the Directorate of Sports of the Students Union Government (SUG) of the school.
The student, who was in the Department of Economics in the institution, was among those picked by his faculty to play against the Faculty of Biological Science during the ‘freshers’ league tournament of the institution.
But Ogboji, fondly called Bernardo, reportedly slumped on the pitch during the competition and was rushed to a clinic in the university, after which he was taken to a hospital where he was confirmed dead.
“It is with a heavy heart that we bring you the news of the passing of one of our students, Ogboji David Chukwuebuka, a 200 level student from the Economics Department. He collapsed while playing for his faculty in the freshers’ league tournament on the school field.
“Despite being rushed to the clinic and then referred to the hospital, he was confirmed dead upon arrival.
“We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and fellow students during this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace. Amen.”Chigozie prayed.
