Nigerian winger Samuel Kalu suffered a heart attack during the team’s last training session on Friday evening ahead of their opening tie against Burundi in Alexandria on Saturday.
The player has been rushed to hospital for treatment.
Wishing him a quick recovery. #AFCON2019
UPDATE: “I have been told Samuel Kalu has been stabilised. 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.” – @thenff Media Chief Ademola Olajire. #AFCON2019