Brother of Nigeria's Obafemi Martins dies following heart complications

August 11, 2011 - 0:0

Oladipupo Martins, the elder brother of Nigeria striker Obafemi, has passed away in Lagos.

Ladi, a former professional footballer, died of complications from a heart ailment in the Nigerian city on Monday.
The ex-striker had played for Reggiana in Italy and Serbian side Partizan Belgarde but had never made it as big as his younger brother. He has since been buried according to Islamic rites.
Rubin Kazan striker Obafemi, who has also played for the likes of Newcastle and Inter, also lost his mother in 2008 and was allowed compassionate leave from the game from then boss Kevin Keegan.
(Source: Goal)