Former Super Eagles defender, Ajibade Babalade is dead.

He died on Friday, September 4, 2020 after suffering cardiac arrest.

A source close to the family disclosed this. He said;

“I can confirm to you that he died from cardiac arrest around 11am Friday, September 2nd.”

“He was the one that drove himself to the hospital on Thursday that he was not feeling too good.”

“On getting to the hospital, after taking his vitals, the doctor told him he had to be admitted because of his blood pressure, which was high. And it was what the medical personnels in the hospital was trying to work on.”

“Until Friday morning, when the boy that stayed with him in the hospital saw the way he was breathing, he had to call his elder brother who rushed down to the hospital to see for himself.”

“It was the elder brother that now called for his immediate discharge and referral to UCH. It was at the entrance to UCH that he breathe his last.”

“I feel so pained that my friend is gone. I am heartbroken and devastated. Just yesterday here, he still posted his first son’s picture on his Facebook to wish him happy birthday.”

“May his soul Rest In Peace.”

For those who don’t know, Ajibade started his professional career at Stationery Stores of Lagos State in 1990, before joining 3SC, Ibadan, helping the club to the CAF Champions in League in 1996.

He also enjoyed several stints abroad, playing for Ivorian side, African Sports, Anyang LG Cheetahs (Korea), SK Sturm Graz (Austria), and Indian club Mohun Bagan AC.

Babalade was appointed Manager of Shooting Stars FC in October 2008.

He died at the age of 48. He is survived by a wife and three children.