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Cameroon midfielder dies after collapsing on pitch

By Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah
Patrick Ekeng
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Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng has died aged 26 of a suspected heart attack after collapsing on the pitch.

 Ekeng fell to the floor in the 70th minute of a televised Romanian league match between his club Dinamo Bucharest and Viitorul.

He was pronounced dead in hospital two hours later.

The Cameroonian FA confirmed the news on Twitter, while Ekeng's former club Cordoba tweeted: "We have no words to express our sadness at the loss", the BBC reported.

Former team mates and other football Stars have also expressed their condolences.

Stephane Mbia tweet
Ekeng's Cameroon international team-mate Stephane Mbia (right) paid this tribute on Twitter
Hector Bellerin tweet
Arsenal defender Hector Bellerin was among those to react to the news
Anthony Martial tweet
Manchester United striker Anthony Martial also paid his respects
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