Zambian midfielder Enock Mwepu has been forced to retire from football at the age of 24 due to a hereditary heart condition. Mwepu who plays for Brighton and Hove Albion recently fallen ill on a trip with the Zambia national team to Mali and, spending four days in hospital. He had tests on his return to England and Brighton said the results meant the only option was for him to retire. The Premier League club said Mwepu would be at an extremely high risk of suffering a potentially fatal cardiac event if he continued playing.
Confirming the situation on his Twitter handle, Mwepu said he was retiring with sadness, adding that he had lived his dream by reaching the Premier League but some dreams come to an end. The versatile player joined Brighton from Red Bull Salzburg on a four-year deal for a fee reported to be 18 million Pounds in July 2021. He scored three goals in 27 appearances for the club and last played in the 5-2 win over Leicester City in September.
Chidozie Chima | August 16, 2024
