Tragedy Strikes: Popular Basketball Punter 'Basketball Profe' Laid to Rest in Abuja After Sudden Malaria Death
Nigerian sports and betting communities are mourning the shocking loss of Basketball Profe, a beloved basketball punter and vibrant voice in Nigeria’s sports Twitter space. He was buried yesterday in Abuja, following his sudden death from malaria-related complications, according to reports by @trendingexplained.
According to close friends, the sports analyst had complained of fever symptoms on Tuesday and sought treatment from a private nurse. Within 24 hours, he tragically passed away—leaving behind family, friends, and a young wife whom he married just last year.
"He had never been admitted before. This was his first... and sadly, his last," a friend shared in disbelief.
While full details surrounding his death are still unclear, some associates have raised concerns about the nurse’s qualifications, suggesting the possibility of misdiagnosis or improper treatment.
His sudden passing has reignited urgent conversations about:
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The dangers of self-medication
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The risks posed by unlicensed or untrained healthcare providers
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The lack of access to proper emergency care
Basketball Profe wasn’t just a sports punter—he was a digital storyteller, a community builder, and a passionate advocate for basketball in Nigeria. His bold takes, game-day predictions, and humor made him a standout figure across sports Twitter.
“Football Twitter is mourning today. We lost one of our own,” one fan tweeted.
At just the beginning of a new chapter—both in marriage and influence—his passing is a painful reminder of how quickly life can change. Tributes are pouring in online, with many calling for better health education, faster emergency services, and crackdowns on quack medical practitioners.
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