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Africa-Press – Zambia. <\/strong><\/span>Nigerian footballer Ado Bala Hadi (21) who was plying his trade in the Spanish Terceira division with CD Madridejos collapsed on the pitch during a match and died last Sunday.<\/p>\n

Hadi reportedly slumped in the 39th minute and was pronounced dead minutes after efforts by medical personnels who rushed to the pitch to revive him were in vein.<\/p>\n

<\/a>The league\u2019s organizers, Castilla-La Mancha Football Federation confirmed the tragic death. In a statement, the federation expressed their deepest condolences.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe have run out of words. We send our deepest condolences to the family, friends colleagues of Hadi Ado Bala, player of CD Madridejos who died during a match.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere is no possible consolation, only the wish that you rest in peace.\u201d Hadi\u2019s club CD Madridejos also wrote on their Twitter handle.<\/p>\n

\u201cTotally devastated and broken with pain, the entire family that makes up the club, we want to thank all the expressions of affection and support received after the fatal misfortune experienced yesterday (Sunday).<\/p>\n

\u201cHeartfelt thanks to all. Rest in peace Hadi,\u201d wrote the club in a statement<\/p>\n

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