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SAD: Ghanaian Player Escapes Death After Collapsing While Playing In Romania

Football News SAD: Ghanaian Player Escapes Death After Collapsing While Playing In Romania
MAY 6, 2019 LISTEN

Ghanaian defender, Isaac Donkor collapsed and had to be resuscitated while playing for his side in the Romanian topflight league.

The 26-year-old collapsed on the field and remained unconscious for 20 seconds before he was revived by medics.

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The incident happened on Sunday during his side Universitatea Craiova clash against FCSB in the Romanian topflight league, which ended 0-2 in favour of the latter.

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The defender after gaining consciousness insisted to continue playing.

He was applauded by the home fans for his decision to stay on.

The former Black Starlets and Satellites player has had stints with Italian outfits Internazionale, Bari (loan) Avellino (loan) and Cesena.

Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah
Samuel Ekow Amoasi Appiah

Sports JournalistPage: SamuelEkowAmoasiAppiah

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