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Junior footballer, 13, tragically dies after "medical emergency" on the pitch

Samuel Akwasi FC Cavaliers Football FA Club

A teenage footballer has tragically died after a "medical emergency" on the pitch on Saturday, the Nottinghamshire Football Association have confirmed.

Samuel Akwasi, 13, was described as "very well respected" by his teammates at FC Cavaliers in a statement released by a spokesperson for the club through the regional FA. "Nottinghamshire FA is saddened to inform you that following a medical emergency during a youth game yesterday, 13 year old Samuel a player for FC Cavaliers has passed away," the statement reads.

"Samuel Akwasi FC Cavaliers u13's Player. Samuel has been playing for FC Cavaliers from u9's until now. [He] Was very well respected by All his team members." The medical emergency occurred during a match between FC Cavaliers Green Under-13 and WBCY FC Rossoneri Under-13.

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