Patrick Ekeng death.I watched this young man collapse on Tv last night and i felt totally dejected afterwards.So sad.Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng died in hospital after collapsing on the pitch during a Romanian league match against Viitorul Constanta yesterday Friday May 6th.
His club was leading 3-2 when he slumped just seven minutes after coming in as a substitute.
According to Floreasca hospital in Bucharest where he was rushed to, doctors tried for an hour to resuscitate the 26-year-old Cameroon midfielder but failed. As at press time, the
cause of his death is still unknown with some sources citing a possible heart attack.
cause of his death is still unknown with some sources citing a possible heart attack.
A statement on Dinamo's official Facebook page on Friday evening said: 'Dinamo tonight lost footballer Claude Patrick Ekeng Ekeng forever. On behalf of all of Dinamo, sincere condolences to the bereaved family. God rest his soul.'
Dinamo Bucharest players lit candles along with supporters of the club to honour Ekeng after he died. May his soul Rest in Peace.
Patrick Ekeng Burial.
The funeral of the dead Cameroon international Ekeng has been held in Yaounde, following his death during a league match in Romania on 6 May.
Cameroon players past and present attended the service, and gave support to Ekeng's wife and family.
The country's sports minister Bidoung Kpwatt also attended, representing Cameroon's president Paul Biya.
Ekeng's brother Jacques Ekeng, paid tribute to "Patou" as he was known.
"He gave more love to his friends than to his family. That is Patrick, he was generous," Jacques Ekeng said.
"No matter the beauty, riches and cars, you cannot be saved from death," he told his brother's friends.
"My brother is dead with a smile, and this is what comforts me."
Ekeng's club Dinamo Bucharest said they would honour the player's memoryby sending the Romanian Cup to his family in Cameroon if they win the trophy.
Watch the video of Patrick Ekeng death below...