Burundi’s Papy Faty dies in Swaziland

Burundi and former Wits player Papy Faty has died after collapsing during a soccer match in Swaziland.

Faty, who was playing for Malanti Chiefs, was rushed to hospital but was declared dead on arrival.

Faty (28), had formed part of the Wits team in the Absa Premiership but was released by the club in 2016 when he was found to have a serious heart condition after collapsing in a match in December 2015.

Faty was part of the Burundi team that recently qualified for AFCON 2019.

Wits and the PSL quickly posted tributes to the player on social media with his former club sending their condolences to his friends, family and friends and remember his “immense contribution to the club.”

Source: Wires