Confederation of African Football (CAF) president Patrice Motsepe has released a statement after an African player collapsed on the field this past weekend and later died.
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On Sunday, Ivorian defender Moustapha Sylla passed away on his way to hospital after collapsing during an Ivorian Ligue 1 LONACI fixture between his club Racing Club d'Abidjan and SOL FC.
Sylla was only 21 years old at the time of his passing, which tragically occurred en route to a medical facility after opposition players alerted paramedics to his collapse on the pitch.
In a statement released on CAF's official website, Africa's footballing governing body said: "CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe has expressed his shock and sadness following the tragic death of Ivorian youngster Sylla Moustapha, who collapsed on the pitch during the Ivorian Ligue 1 LONACI fixture between his club Racing Club d'Abidjan and SOL FC at Robert Champroux Stadium in Cote d'Ivoire.
"Moustapha, who played as a left-back, was only 21 at the time of his death.
"Dr Motsepe and the CAF Family mourns the tragic passing of such a young life who showed promise on the football field.
"CAF conveys deepest condolences to the family of Sylla Moustapha, Ivorian Football Federation President Idriss Diallo, Racing Club d'Abidjan Family and the Ivorian people during this time of grieving."
His club expressed their condolences to the player's family via a post on Twitter.
"Our defender Sylla Moustapha died this evening after an illness on the pitch," they wrote.
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"Management sends sincere condolences to his family. Rest in peace Moustapha. Rest in peace LION."
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