Samuel Okwaraji
In 1989, Nigeria was playing against Angola in a World Cup qualifier. In the 77th minute, Samuel Okwaraji collapsed and died in the field. An autopsy showed that the 24-year-old had an enlarged heart and high blood pressure.
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In 1989, Nigeria was playing against Angola in a World Cup qualifier. In the 77th minute, Samuel Okwaraji collapsed and died in the field. An autopsy showed that the 24-year-old had an enlarged heart and high blood pressure.
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