Brighton and Hove Albion star Enock Mwepu has announced a shocking retirement from football after he was diagnosed with a hereditary heart condition.
The 24-year-old fell ill while on a flight to link up with his Zambia team-mates in the international break last month and returned to Brighton to undergo further cardiac tests after a period in a hospital in Mali.
Mwepu in a social media post said he hoped to continue his involvement in the sport after receiving the devastating news.
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Brighton chairman Tony Bloom while reacting to the news said that the Club was absolutely devastated for Enock.
“He and his family have had a traumatic few weeks and while we are just thankful he has come through that period, he has seen such a promising career cut short at such a young age.”
Mwepu has played six Premier League games for Brighton this season, with his most recent appearance coming in the 5-2 victory over Leicester on September 4.
The 24-year-old has been missing from the squad for all of the Seagulls’ last four matches since the recent international break.
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