Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu has been forced to retire after being diagnosed with a hereditary heart condition.
The 24-year-old fell ill while on a flight to link up with his Zambia team-mates in the international break last month and returned to Brighton to undergo further cardiac tests after a period in hospital in Mali.
A statement from Brighton on Monday morning revealed that Mwepu would have an extremely high risk of suffering a cardiac arrest should he continue playing competitive football.
More to follow.
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Debenoruyz
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sorry manπ±π±π±
Hozimopty
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please can you do a promise my brother thanks πππππππππππππππππππππππππππππππ coz i mis a computer in football in Zambia football may God be with you today brother
Hozimopty
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please sorry brother I'm still criticised
Zozbcltyz
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This news has sudden our country & football family, this reminded me of 93 when the news was broken that we have lost our national team
puzbemnuy
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so sad indeed get well soon brother in God we trust
luckynalikena988
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dear lord all things are possible to you heal mwepu
Zuhdeimsz
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I watched that boy play against Leicester, he was phenomenal! I was wonder if Liverpool could go for himβ¦. but wow i did not expect to get such news like this!
bonadosuy
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f Sad development for our lovely midfielder . I still remember the volley he scored against Liverpool π
Chilala69
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This news has spoiled my Year π.. Ilove him so much ,he is a machine..
kobbostu
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Very sad story