Enock Mwepu

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Brighton confirm former player Enock Mwepu taken ill in native Zambia (The Guardian)

Enock Mwepu, who had to retire last year because of a heart condition, is undergoing tests in hospital after being taken ill in his native Zambia.

This is however not the end of my involvement with football, I plan to stay involved in some capacity.” The Zambia international had fallen ill on a flight in October to meet up with his international teammates and spent time in hospital in Mali before returning to Brighton, where tests revealed the hereditary condition. The club nor Enock wish to provide any further comment at this stage.”

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Former Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu in hospital after being ... (talkSPORT.com)

Former Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu is undergoing tests in hospital after being taken ill in his native Zambia, it has been revealed.Mwepu was forc.

The club nor Enock wish to provide any further comment at this stage.” [Brighton](https://talksport.com/sport/football/team/113023/brighton-and-hove-albion/) said: “The club can provide the following update on Enock Mwepu, in response to media reports. [forced to retire from football at the age of 24](https://talksport.com/football/1215383/brighton-enock-mwepu-retire-hereditary-heart-condition/) in October having being diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening heart condition.

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Brighton confirm Enock Mwepu is having 'precautionary checks' in ... (Daily Mail)

Brighton and Hove Albion have confirmed that midfielder Enock Mwepu is undergoing 'precautionary checks' in hospital, amid reports that the Zambian had ...

Brighton have confirmed Enock Mwepu is in hospital after reports of a suspected heart attack - Brighton's Enock Mwepu is in hospital after reports of a suspected heart attack Brighton confirm Enock Mwepu is in hospital receiving 'precautionary checks' as reports from Zambia claim the midfielder 'COLLAPSED with a suspected heart attack'...

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Former Brighton star Enock Mwepu rushed to hospital after ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Enock Mwepu was forced to retire aged just 24 last October due to a hereditary condition and reports in his native Zambia claim he has suffered a suspected ...

This is however not the end of my involvement with football, I plan to stay involved in some capacity. The condition Mwepu was diagnosed with could have worsened over time if he kept playing. Mwepu retired from playing after making 169 appearances in his club career, representing the likes of Red Bull Salzburg and Brighton. The club would like to thank the many well-wishers for their messages and support." "Our medical team is in communication with the hospital to assist if required. Then he eventually parked, and came out of the vehicle and fell."

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Former Brighton star Enock Mwepu 'rushed to hospital' after ... (Daily Star)

Brighton and Hove Albion ace Enock Mwepu was recently forced to retire from football at the age of 24 after being diagnosed with a hereditary heart ...

Mwepu joined Brighton from Austrian giants Red Bull Salzburg in a deal believed to be worth around £18m. When he started having cardiac arrest, he started driving zig zag. At present, his condition is currently unknown, as there are yet to have been any updates.

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Former Brighton star Mwepu recovering in hospital after heart ... (Goal.com)

Former Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu, who was forced to retire at the age of 24, is recovering in hospital after suffering a health scare.

He is well enough to have been in contact with doctors back in the UK. "Enock was taken unwell in Zambia and is currently undergoing precautionary checks. [official statement](https://www.brightonandhovealbion.com/news/3023117/enock-mwepu-update) to provide an update to supporters on Mwepu's condition.

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Former Brighton player Mwepu 'OK' after feeling chest pain (ESPN.co.uk)

Former Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu has received medical treatment while at home in Zambia after feeling discomfort in his chest.

"Our medical team is in communication with the hospital to assist if required," read a statement on Brighton's website. "We are all absolutely devastated for Enock," Brighton chairman Tony Bloom said at the time. "He felt some discomfort and went in to be checked or treated if necessary.

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Enock Mwepu taken ill following retirement: what Brighton and ... (NationalWorld)

Brighton have confirmed that Enock Mwepu has fallen ill in Zambia months after he confirmed his retirement due to a hereditary heart disease.

“A boy from a small Zambian township called Chambishi has some news to share,” the midfielder said. We will be helping him make sure the condition is managed with the appropriate treatment for him to otherwise live a long and healthy life.” “Our medical team is in communication with the hospital to assist if required. “Enock was taken unwell in Zambia and is currently undergoing precautionary checks,” a Brighton spokesperson said. Mwepu is now having precautionary checks at the hospital as he recovers. It is understood that the Zambian’s heart condition, which can worsen over time, would put him at an ‘extremely high risk of suffering a potentially fatal cardiac event’, if he were to continue playing professional football.

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