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Thai footballer killed by lightning during Golok FA Cup

Sofwan Awae, 24, a recent signing for Thai third-tier club Yala FC, died on Tuesday after being struck by lightning during the regional Golok FA Cup 2026 tournament in Narathiwat. (Photo: FC Yala)

A Thai footballer was killed after being struck by lightning during a match in Narathiwat on Tuesday, while nine others were injured.

It happened during injury time in the regional Golok FA Cup 2026 tournament, featuring local and mixed teams from Thailand and Malaysia, at Santipap Stadium (Babu Field) in Su-ngai Kolok municipality.

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