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Ex-Super Eagles defender, Babalade dead, cause of death revealed

Former Super Eagles defender Ajibade Babalade has died after suffering cardiac arrest in Ibadan.

The death of the 48-year-old was announced by the Nigerian Football Fedration, NFF, in a tweet via its Twitter Account on Friday.

According to the NFF, Babalade died while being rushed to the University College Hospital.

”We are sad to announce the shock demise of former NGSuperEagles defender Ajibade Babalade.

“ Babalade died of cardiac arrest today in Ibadan.

“May his gentle soul Rest In Peace. Our prayers are with his family,” the tweet said.

Before his death, Babalade was in the squad of the Eagles that won bronze at the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations in Senegal.

He also played professionally abroad at Ivoirian side, African Sports, Anyang LG Cheetahs (Korea), SK Sturm Graz (Austria) and Indian club Mohun Bagan AC.

He however became the manager of the Shooting Stars FC. in October 17, 2008.

Sunny Green Itodo

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