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Manchester Evening News
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Olimpia Zagnat & Jess Flaherty

Teenage footballer dies after 'medical emergency' on the pitch

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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