A Kenyan footballer, who was taking part in a tournament held in Kisumu over the weekend, collapsed and died during a match.
According to a report by Daily Nation, Moses Awuoth (16), of Rae Green Star Football Club, lost consciousness during the game and was pronounced dead upon arrival at Wema Hospital.
The athlete, a form two student, had received first aid while on the pitch before his handlers rushed him to the hospital when his situation became serious.
"The young boy fell during the play-off and we administered the usual first aid. When efforts to resuscitate him failed, I then decided to rush him to the hospital.
"We still have no clue on what might have caused the death. It is disheartening to have a promising player die in such a manner," narrated his coach, Hesbon Otieno.
Otieno added that Awuoth convulsed while been taken to the hospital.
The deceased's uncle, Tom Awuoth, revealed that the boy was healthy before his sudden death.
“The last time my nephew was sick was some years back when he was in primary school. His death has come as a shocker and it is a great loss to our family,” stated Tom.
The boy's body was transferred to Kisumu County Hospital Mortuary.
