Ivorian footballer dies after collapsing on pitch

A football player in Ivory Coast has died after collapsing on the field during a league game.

Moustapha Sylla, who was 21, died Sunday as he was being rushed to the hospital, the Ivory Coast soccer federation said.

His club, Racing Club Abidjan, said Sylla’s funeral would be held on Monday.

ALSO READ: UCL PREVIEW: Chelsea look to overturn first-leg deficit against Dortmund

ALSO READ: BIG MATCH PREVIEW: Bayern aim to finish off PSG in Champions League second-leg clash

Neither the club nor the federation gave a cause of death.

Sylla collapsed during the game between Racing Club Abidjan and SOL FC at the Robert Champroux Stadium in Abidjan, the Ivorian federation said.

The federation offered condolences to Sylla’s family and everyone at Racing Club Abidjan in “this moment of pain.”

Officials decided to continue with the game after Sylla was taken off the field.

Temisan Amoye

Recent Posts

‘A big punch in the face’, Arteta reacts to Arsenal’s 2-1 loss

“It’s a big punch in the face, that’s what I said to the boys, and…

2 hours ago

La Liga: Barcelona move nine points clear with win over Espanyol

Ferran Torres rose highest to head home Lamine Yamal's corner at the back post after…

2 hours ago

Basel postpone match after stadium fire destroys dressing room

FC Basel confirmed that the postponement has been approved by the league, with the fixture…

2 hours ago

EPL: Ngumoha, Salah fire Liverpool past Fulham

The victory came amid protests from Liverpool fans before and during the game, expressing their…

3 hours ago

Alcaraz, Sinner to face off in Monte Carlo final

Alcaraz is trying to keep hold of the top spot and holds a 10-6 lead…

3 hours ago

Bayern Munich hit 102 goals to break Bundesliga record

The all-time record in Europe's top five leagues is 125 goals for Torino in Serie…

3 hours ago

This website uses cookies.