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Julian Turner

Statement from YEL after Samuel Akwasi, 13, collapsed and died after game

The spokesperson for the YEL has spoken of the organisation's 'devastation' after young player Samuel Akwasi died of a heart attack during a game on Saturday morning. Witnesses said the young footballer, who was playing for his club FC Cavaliers under-13s, collapsed during a game against WBCY FC Rossoneri on Saturday (May 7) at around midday.

The game, that had been taking place on one of the grass pitches at the Forest Recreation Ground, was abandoned. Thirteen-year-old Samuel was reportedly taken to the Queen's Medical Centre where he later died. YEL CEO Rob Harwood has now issued a statement about Samuel's tragic death.

Read more: 'Loss to Nottingham' as footballer Samuel Akwasi dies after collapsing on the pitch

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