Football Star Dies after Collapsing on Pitch

By Daily Sports on April 27, 2019

Burundian international midfielder Papy Faty has died of suspected heart failure at the age of 28 after collapsing during a match in Piggs Peak town in north-western eSwatini.

He was playing for local team Melanti Chiefs against Green Mamba when he collapsed after only about 15 minutes on the pitch.

He was rushed to hospital, where he was declared dead, football news site KickOff reports. (BBC)

•Photo shows late Burundian international midfielder Papy Faty

Source Daily Sports

Posted April 27, 2019


 

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