Nigerians on Social media have reacted after Super Eagles forward, Samuel Kalu, was confirmed “okay” and “stabilised”.
The player had collapsed during training on Friday in Egpyt.
DAILY POST had reported that the incident happened a day before the Super Eagles open their 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON, campaign against new comers, Burundi.
Kalu reportedly fell while trying to take a corner-kick and was immediately rushed to the hospital.
Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) media chief, Demola Olajire, confirmed the situation, but gave good news on the player’s condition.
“I have been told Samuel Kalu has been stabilized. He was taken to hospital for tests and he is certified okay.
“He was dehydrated, they said. Told him he needs to be taking enough fluids,” Olaajire said.
This development immediately generated some comments from Nigerians on Twitter, and the reactions are presented by DAILY POST below:
@EnohoEmeje, “So Samuel Kalu’s tournament is over… One of my top three favs in the super eagles… Sad day for naija footy…incredibly talented.. truly world class… I hope his career can be rescued.”
@orjinmonduka, “On Samuel Kalu, here’s a @CAF_Online advisory on the temperature in Egypt and how there would be water breaks during games. Dehydration leads to fainting. Fainting is not a heart attack.”
@FisayoDairo, “Feel so sorry for Samuel Kalu. If it is true that the incident was heart-related (forget what you’ve been told), then his tournament may be over even before it starts. No way such chance will be taken. Lucky Gernot Rohr that he already went there with too many wingers. #AFCON2019.”
@usman_akinyemi, “May Allah grant him quick recovery (ãmeen).”
@AdulojuSamuel, “Get well soon.”
@AnthonyIdoko2, “It is well with you Samuel Kalu. Nothing can stop you from making that input to our forthcoming success in this AFCON.”
@readone_azeez, “Thank God.”
@hayourbahme, “I hope its not the heat in Egypt. I also hope Sam’s health is not in danger here.”
@nwaodumegwu, “Glory to God.”
@teesh_aay, “So dehydration and a heart attack is now the same thing? Stop spreading false panic abeg.”
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