Aruwa Ameh (10 December 1990 – 28 November 2011) was a Nigerian professional footballer. He last played for Bayelsa United in the Nigeria National League. In 2007 while playing with Kaduna United he was the top scorer in the Nigeria Premier League. Ameh died of paralysis almost a week after being hospitalized for arm pain in 2011 at Kaduna.[1][2]
Personal information | |||
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Date of birth | 10 December 1990 | ||
Date of death | 28 November 2011 (aged 20) | ||
Place of death | Kaduna, Nigeria | ||
Position(s) | Striker | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
2007 | Kaduna United F.C. | ||
2008–2011 | Bayelsa United F.C. | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
References
edit- ^ Nigerian player dies in hospital after game FoxSports, 29 November 2011
- ^ The Nigerian league’s top scorers’ jinx SuperSport.com, 15 March 2011