The football world was shocked as a player in the premier league, Enock Mwepu was forced to retire at 24 due to a heart condition.
In a piece of news that shocked football fans worldwide, Brighton announced that a star player Enock Mwepu at the premier league side had been forced to retire at the young age of 24 due to a hereditary heart condition that would prevent him from actively playing for the club.
Brighton in an official statement confirmed that:
Enock Mwepu has been forced to end his playing career following the diagnosis of a hereditary heart condition.
The condition, which can worsen over time, would put Enock at an extremely high risk of suffering a potentially fatal cardiac event, if he were to continue playing competitive football.
The head coach also confirmed that:
“I am so sorry for Enock. Before I arrived I looked at all the squad, and he was a player I was so excited and looking forward to working with. We will do everything we can to help him.
The football world definitely wishes Enock Mwepu a speedy recovery and good health. as the African midfielder has been influential in the Brighton side since the start of the 2022/2023 season.
