| Endurance Idahor | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Endurance Idahor | |
| Date of birth | 4 August 1984 | |
| Place of birth | Edo, Nigeria | |
| Date of death | 6 March 2010 (aged 25)[1] | |
| Place of death | Omdurman, Sudan | |
| Height | 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in) | |
| Playing position | Striker | |
| Youth career | ||
| 1999–2001 | Igbino Babes | |
| Senior career1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2001–2003 2003–2004 2004–2005 2006–2010 2008 |
Igbino Babes Julius Berger Dolphins Al-Merreikh → Al Nasr (loan) |
23 (8) 27 (19) 41 (23) 176 (118) 11 (5) 278 (173) |
| National team2 | ||
| 2002–2005 | Nigeria U23 | 17 (7) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Endurance Idahor (4 August 1984 – 6 March 2010) was a Nigerian football player who played for Sudanese club Al-Merreikh. On 6 March 2010, Idahor collapsed during a league game and later died on his way to the hospital.
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In 2003, he tied for the Nigeria Premier League scoring title with 12 goals for Julius Berger and moved in 2005 to Dolphins FC.[2] On 23 February 2006, Idahor left Dolphins and moved to Sudanese club Al-Merrikh, he was sent out on loan to Emirati club Al Nasr in January 2008 for 7 months.[2] During his return he became a key player in the first team squad, becoming the top scorer and leading the club to their first CAF Confederation Cup final since 1989.[3] Idahor has also played for the U-23 Nigeria national football team.[2]
On 6 March 2010, Idahor collapsed on the pitch during a league game between Al-Merriekh and Al-Amal.[2] Idahor raced into the opposing team's penalty area in the 13th minute of the match and appeared to have been hit by an elbow before collapsing to the ground.[4] His team quickly saw that he was given treatment on the pitch, before he was stretchered off and taken to the hospital.[5][4] The referee immediately stopped the game after consulting with officials and the Al-Merreikh fans began throwing stones.[3][6]
It is believed that Idahor died inside the ambulance on the way to the hospital. Early medical reports state that a heart attack is the most likely cause of death.[6]
The club released a brief announcement describing the player as "An example of a professional and committed individual and a symbol of loyalty" and added, "We will assure that justice takes place".[6]
| Club | Season | League | Cup | CAF Champions League | CAF Confederation Cup | Arab Champions League | CECAFA Clubs Cup | Friendly matches | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goals (app) | Goals (app) | Goals (app) | Goals (app) | Goals (app) | Goals (app) | Goals (app) | Goals (app) | ||
| Al-Merreikh | 2006 | 18 (21) | 9 (7) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 18 (12) | 46 (50) |
| 2007 | 15 (18) | 1 (3) | 0 (0) | 6 (14) | 1 (4) | 0 (0) | 8 (11) | 31 (50) | |
| 2008 | 1 (9) | 2 (3) | 0 (0) | 2 (4) | 2 (2) | 0 (0) | 2 (5) | 9 (23) | |
| 2009 | 11 (12) | 1 (4) | 7 (11) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 6 (6) | 3 (12) | 28 (45) | |
| 2010 | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 1 (2) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 0 (0) | 2 (4) | 4 (8) | |
| Total | 46 (62) | 14 (16) | 8 (13) | 8 (18) | 4 (8) | 6 (6) | 33 (44) | 118 (176)[7] |
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