On Camera, 21-Year-Old Ivory Coast Footballer Dies After Collapsing On Pitch
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Mr Sylla collapsed on the pitch away from the ball during the game at Robert Champroux Stadium in Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
In a shocking incident, an Ivory Coast footballer died on Sunday after collapsing on the field during a game. 21-year-old Moustapha Sylla was playing for Racing Club Abidjan against Sol FC (Football Club) during the domestic league game when the incident took place. They can't hide it anymore.21 year old Moustapha Sylla #DiedSuddenly while playing soccer mid match.Cause of death: Cardiac Arrest. 💉 pic.twitter.com/LvgUscgTE5
A video going viral on social media captured the incident. It appeared to show Mr Sylla stumbling first before losing balance and falling to the ground on his back motionless. "21-year-old Moustapha Sylla #DiedSuddenly while playing soccer mid-match. Cause of death Cardiac Arrest," the caption of the Twitter post read.
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