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Gambia News : Gambia Under-17 striker Kawsu Jatta Dies From Heart Problems
The Steve Biko FC forward, who was prolific for his country’s
Under-17 side during the 2009 African Under-17 Championship qualifiers,
failed to make the trip to the finals in Algeria after he lost
consciousness at a Baby Scorpions training session at the Independence
Stadium.
Tests conducted by the team’s doctors revealed the player had a
heart problem and suggested a specialist medical treatment before he
resumed his promising career.
"He was an exceptionally talented kid," Kemo Ceesay, a senior official of Steve Biko FC told Observer Sports.
"He was a self-motivated kid who had an inner-confidence about
himself. His death is a big loss for not only Steve Biko Football Club,
but also the Gambian sports fraternity.
"He died at a time when he was just about to try out his luck in
Europe. Arrangements were underway for him to go for a trial in Belgium
next month, but unfortunately things happened this way and we are very
shocked about it."
Gambia are the reigning African junior champions after they beat hosts Algeria in the final of this year's tournament.
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- This is very sad.He die so young and he was about to get lucky,but unfortunately,this is what happened.
(Posted on July 21, 2009, 3:55 AM kaddy jatta)
- This is a very sad story. May his soul rest in perfect peace and ma condelences to his family and love ones and the rest of my fellow gamiban and other people who are affected by this sad news.
(Posted on April 24, 2009, 4:49 PM Haddy)
- I just wanna say he was a true Hero. This boys make the whole country so proud for their achievements at the CAF U-17. I hope whole country will have him in their thought and prayers. May his Soul rest in perfect peace.
(Posted on April 20, 2009, 6:15 PM Muhamed sumbundu)
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