Michael Eneramo

Michael Eneramo (26 November 1985 – 24 April 2026) was a Nigerian professional footballer who played as a striker.

Club career Eneramo began his career with Lobi Stars and was in 2004 scouted by Tunisian top club Espérance Sportive de Tunis, he was then loaned to USM Alger from 2004 through 2006, where he scored 13 goals in the Algerian Championnat National. Eneramo won the Double in 2007 with Espérance de Tunis and joined Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab on loan in July 2007 before returning in December the same year.

On 19 January 2011, Eneramo joined Turkish side Sivasspor on a one-and-a-half-year deal. After two seasons with Sivasspor he was transferred to Beşiktaş and then loaned to Karabükspor for the 2013–14 season. During the 2014–15 season he joined İstanbul Başakşehir on a free transfer.

International career In 2008, Eneramo considered accepting Tunisian citizenship in order to become eligible to play for the Tunisia national team. He was called up to the Nigeria national team in 2009 and played his first game on 11 February 2009. In his second game with the Super Eagles, he scored the opening goal against the Republic of Ireland.

Death Eneramo died after collapsing while playing a friendly match on 24 April 2026, suffering a suspected cardiac arrest. He was 40.