Moustapha Sylla Death And Obituary: Ivory Coast Footballer Died After Cardiac Arrest: Moustapha Sylla’s death has shocked everyone; the Ivorian club defender was only 21 years old when he died during a competition due to an illness.
Moustapha Sylla was a well-known young defender for the Ivorian side Racing d’Abidjan.
Sylla died on the field during the RCA vs SOL encounter due to an illness. Following the tragedy, the team released a statement expressing their condolences to Sylla’s family.
They were shocked and saddened by Moustapha’s abrupt and untimely death. Continue reading to find out more about this tragic incident.
Death And Obituary: Who Was Moustapha Sylla?
On Sunday, tragic news broke: Moustapha Sylla, a defender for the Ivorian side Racing d’Abidjan, died after collapsing during a match.
The 21-year-old defender had only joined the team in September. The club issued a statement expressing its condolences to the player’s family and their shock and sorrow at the unexpected loss.
Racing d’Abidjan, which has a partnership with OGC Nice, has been competing in the Ivorian first division since the 2018/2019 season.
The team and its supporters are currently in mourning following the untimely death of a promising young player.
Also see: Cardiff Car Crash: Sophie Russon, Eve Smith, and Darcy Ross Found Dead, 2 Wounded
Moustapha Sylla collapsed on the pitch during the RCA vs. Sol FC encounter and was immediately taken to the hospital.
Unfortunately, he could not be rescued. He breathed his last while being taken to the hospital.
Sylla became ill during the encounter against Sol FC, according to club president Logossina Cisse. He verified to AFP that Sylla had died on the ambulance.
Similarly, Racing Club Abidjan used social media to show their sorrow, sharing the devastating news with their fans and offering condolences to Sylla’s family.
Fans responded with an outpouring of sympathy and support, with many offering condolences and prayers in the comments area.
Ivory Coast Footballer Died After Cardiac Arrest
Misfortune hit the Ivory Coast football community on Sunday when Moustapha Sylla, a 21-year-old defender for Racing Club d’Abidjan, died from a cardiac arrest.
The Ivorian Football Federation used Facebook to pay homage to Sylla’s death. The message stated,
The President of the Ivorian Football Federation and his executive committee lament to inform you that Moustapha Sylla, a left-back for the Racing Club of Abidjan, died on Sunday, March 5, 2023, after collapsing on the lawn of the Robert Champroux stadium during a match. Despite being rushed to a hospital, the 21-year-old athlete died as a result of his discomfort.
According to the Mirror, Sylla went into cardiac arrest on the field and was rushed to the hospital, but unfortunately died on the way.
Sylla previously played in Mali, joining Racing Club Abidjan last September from Djoliba AC.
It’s worth mentioning that Racing d’Abidjan, the Ivorian club for which Moustapha Sylla played, has recently enjoyed domestic success.
The club was crowned Côte d’Ivoire champion in 2020, a significant achievement in their existence.
They are seventh in the Ivorian first division title after 16 games this season.
Nonetheless, Sylla’s tragic death has cast a pall over the club and its fans, and their thoughts are with his family and loved ones during this tough time.