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The Independent UK
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Jack Rathborn

Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu ends career at 24 over heart condition

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Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu has been forced to end his playing career after being diagnosed with a hereditary heart condition.

The Seagulls confirmed the Zambian midfielder has opted to hang up his boots due to the condition, which puts the 24-year-old at an “extremely high risk of suffering a potentially fatal cardiac event” should he continue playing.

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