Everyone is shocked by Moustapha Sylla death; the Ivorian club defender was just 21 years old when he passed away mid-match after an illness.
Moustapha Sylla was a noted young defender who played for the Ivorian club Racing d’Abidjan.
Sylla died following an illness on the pitch during the RCA vs SOL match. In the wake of the tragedy, the club issued a statement conveying their condolences to Sylla’s family.
They expressed deep shock and sadness over Moustapha’s sudden and untimely passing. Keep reading to learn more about this tragic event.
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Death And Obituary: Who Was Moustapha Sylla?
Tragic news emerged on Sunday as Moustapha Sylla, a defender for the Ivorian club Racing d’Abidjan, passed away after collapsing during a match.
The young defender only joined the club in September and was just 21. The club released a statement offering condolences to the player’s family and expressing their shock and sadness over the sudden loss.
Moustapha Sylla collapsed on the pitch during the RCA vs Sol FC match (Source: The Mirror)
Racing d’Abidjan has been playing in the Ivorian first division since the 2018/2019 season and has a partnership with OGC Nice.
The club and its fans are now in mourning over the untimely death of a promising young player.
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Moustapha Sylla collapsed on the pitch during the RCA vs Sol FC match and received immediate medical attention.
However, tragically, he could not be saved. He took his last breath while being transported to the hospital.
Club president Logossina Cisse informed AFP that Sylla had felt unwell during the match against Sol FC. He confirmed to AFP that Sylla had passed away onboard the ambulance.
Likewise, Racing Club Abidjan took to social media to express their grief, sharing the devastating news with their fans and offering their condolences to Sylla’s family.
The post was met with an outpouring of sympathy and support from fans, with many expressing their condolences and offering prayers in the comments section.
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Ivory Coast Footballer Died After Cardiac Arrest
Misfortune struck the Ivory Coast football community as Moustapha Sylla, a 21-year-old defender for Racing Club d’Abidjan, passed away on Sunday.
The Ivorian Football Federation took the help of Facebook to pay tribute to Sylla’s demise. The post read,
The President of the Ivorian Football Federation and his executive committee regret to announce the death of player Moustapha Sylla, left-back of the Racing Club of Abidjan, on Sunday, March 5, 2023, after falling on the lawn of the Robert Champroux stadium, during the match. Urgently transported to a hospital center, the 21-year-old player unfortunately succumbed to his discomfort.
According to Mirror, Sylla suffered a cardiac arrest on the pitch and was rushed to the hospital but sadly passed away on the way.
Sylla took his last breath while being transported to the hospital (Source: Sports.fr)
Sylla previously played in Mali, joining Racing Club Abidjan from Malian side Djoliba AC last September.
It’s worth noting that Racing d’Abidjan, the Ivorian club that Moustapha Sylla played for, has had recent success in domestic football.
The club was crowned champion of Côte d’Ivoire in 2020, a notable achievement in their history.
They are in 7th place in the Ivorian first division championship, having played 16 matches this season.
Nevertheless, the tragic loss of Sylla has left a pall over the club and its supporters, and their thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this difficult time.
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