Former Kano Pillars midfielder dies after slumping during match

Haruna also known as Chacha was playing in a match between Kano Professionals and a selected amateur side in a friendly when he died

• Published: 10.00
• Steve Dede

Abdul Haruna dies after slumping during match (Pillars)

Former Kano Pillars midfielder Abdul Haruna died on Sunday, December 6 after he slumped during a football match.

Haruna also known as Chacha was playing in a match between Kano Professionals and a selected amateur side in a friendly when he died.

Abdul Haruna
(Twitter)

It was said that Haruna fell down unchallenged and was immediately rushed to the nearby hospital before he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

 

“Abdul Haruna died Sunday while playing in a friendly match between Kano Professionals and a selected amateur team in Kano. He was moving the ball when he slump and die on the pitch,” Kano Pillars media manager Idris Malikwa said.

“This is a huge shock to the entire football family in Kano, we never expected this.

Abdul Haruna (left)
(Bongdaso)

He said Haruna fell down unchallenged and was immediately rushed to the nearby hospital before he was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty.

Haruna who also once played for Heartland is survived by a wife, Surayya, whom he married in 2012 and a baby son.

He has been buried this morning, Monday, December 7.