Nigerian Student Dies In The US, During A Basketball Game At His School

A 25-year-old Bluefield State student-athlete died at a local hospital on Monday night after collapsing following a pick-up basketball game.

Oritsetimeyin Amatossero-Keke, a 2nd year student from Lagos, Nigeria, died from unknown causes after leaning over to tie his shoes, following an open gym session at Bluefield High School.

He was transported by car to Bluefield Regional Medical Center, where doctors did an outstanding job, but couldn’t be revived.

Amatossero-Keke was an outstanding student with the highest grade point average on his team.

Newsflash Nigeria is an online newspaper that is developed and written exclusively for Nigerians. It’s packed with up-to-the-minute Local and National Economy News, Share & Capital Market, Health, Sports, Education, Technology, Business and Opinions.

To make further advert enquiries or place an order, please contact us at [email protected] and +2348053316946 and WhatsApp number 08033546732