Pius Ikedia escapes death during Ajax exhibition game

Former Nigeria winger Pius Ikedia collapsed during an exhibition game involving ex-Ajax players and Lucky Ajax in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Haarlo Sports Club on Saturday evening.

Ikedia who represented Nigeria at the 2002 FIFA World Cup, however was resuscitated and taken to a nearby hospital.

“The 36-year-old winger had to be revived on the pitch after several attempts before he was later rushed to hospital for proper care,” Telegraaf was quoted.

The unfortunate incident occurred few minutes to the end of the game with the Lucky Ajax leading comfortably by 7-2.

The former International played 15 games for the Super Eagles and scored 1 in the process.