Brighton’s Enock Mwepu forced to retire due to hereditary heart condition

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• Zambia midfielder was taken ill during international break• Mwepu advised by doctors to stop playing footballBrighton have confirmed that Enock Mwepu has been forced to end his playing career following the diagnosis of a hereditary heart condition.The Zambia international, 24, who joined Brighton for around £20m from Red Bull Salzburg last July, was taken ill while on a flight to join up with his national side during the international break. Mwepu was admitted to hospital for four days in Mali before returning to Brighton for further cardiac tests and ongoing care. Continue reading...

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