Another African football star dies of heart attack

16.11.2023 - 06:57 guardian.ng

ChigovaLess than a week after 28-year-old Ghanaian star, Raphael Dwamena, slumped and died when playing for Albanian side, Egnatia, in a league game, sudden death has hit African football again.This time it is in Zimbabwe; where former national team goalkeeper, George Chigova, has died four months after suffering from a suspected heart attack, report mirror.co.uk.The shot-stopper, who made 32 appearances for his country between 2011 and 2019, was confirmed to have passed yesterday.

The news comes after the 32-year-old had been suffering from a host of heart problems.Shortly after the news of Chigova’s death was confirmed, tributes started to pour in from supporters.

A tweet from one of his former clubs, Dynamos, paid tribute to the former goalkeeper. It read: “Gone too soon Jojola, Fly high.”Chigova had represented Dynamos, Supersport United and Polokwane City during his club career, as well as appearing for Zimbabwe at the African Cup of Nations.Chigova had been active on social media yesterday, posting a now poignantly heartbreaking message, which read: “Each day is a new blessing.

Let go of all worries and be grateful for all the positive in your life.”He had suffered a cardiac arrest in training back in July, of which, it is understood he returned from.

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