NNL lost a player, Promise Andrew
A Nigerian footballer has suddenly died after undergoing surgery, his club has confirmed. Footballer Promise Andrew had gone into surgery at a hospital in Lafia, the Nasarawa State Capital. He played for Basira FC in the Nigeria National League. His death came having joined the club last season, with all players having a medical examination in December last year.
The defending title winners have been playing dominant football lately, with an 8-0 drubbing of Bukan Sidi star last month. Andrew had only been in hospital for “minor” surgery, according to a teammate, although it is unknown if his death is connected to his operation or not.
