Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Wales Online
Wales Online
National
Olimpia Zagnat & Lorna Hughes

Young footballer, 13, dies after 'medical emergency' during game

A young footballer has died following a 'medical emergency' on the pitch during a game. The junior player has been named as Samuel Akwasi.

His club FC Cavaliers, based in Nottingham, described him as "very well respected by all his team members". Samuel's death was confirmed 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."

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.