A teenage footballer has died after a "medical emergency" on the pitch.
The 13-year-old has been named as Samuel Akwasi. The teenager played for the club FC Cavaliers, based in Nottingham, and the sad news of his death was confirmed by the Nottinghamshire FA.
Samuel Akwasi had played from the team for a number of years, joining in the under nines and playing until his passing. His club, FC Cavaliers, described him as "very well respected by all his team members", reports Nottinghamshire Live.
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In a statement released through the Nottinghamshire FA, a spokesman for the club said: "Samuel Akwasi - FC Cavaliers u13s player. Samuel has been playing for FC Cavaliers from u9s until now.
"[He] was very well respected by all his team members." The match between FC Cavaliers Green U13 and WBCY FC Rossoneri U13 was abandoned.
FC Cavaliers Green were playing at home on Saturday (May 7) at the Forest Sports Zone, at the Forest Recreation Ground, according to an FA match listing. The Nottinghamshire FA have sent their condolences to Samuel’s friends, family and team mates at this incredibly difficult time.
It's the second time in less than a year that a young player died following a medical emergency on the pitch. West Bridgford Colts player Dylan Rich died at the age of 17 after an emergency during an FA Youth Game.
