ENOCK MWEPU has been rushed to hospital in Zambia after falling unwell.
The 25-year-old former Brighton star was forced to retire in October following the discovery of a hereditary heart condition.
He was then hired by the Seagulls as their Under-9’s academy coach in December.
Mwepu was taken to hospital on Sunday after falling unwell in his native Zambia.
He is undergoing precautionary checks, with Brighton’s medical team in contact with the hospital.
A Brighton statement said: “Enock was taken unwell in Zambia and is currently undergoing precautionary checks.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
“Our medical team is in communication with the hospital to assist if required.
“The club would like to thank the many well wishers for their messages and support.
“The club nor Enock wish to provide any further comment at this stage.”
Mwepu played 27 times for Brighton, including six Premier League games this season, prior to his retirement.
Most read in Football
He was previously rushed to hospital in September during the final international break before the World Cup after falling ill.
Subsequent tests discovered Mwepu to have a potentially fatal hereditary heart condition.
He retired after doctors advised him that playing on would pose a risk of potentially suffering a cardiac arrest.
Mwepu announced in October: “A boy from a small Zambian township called Chambishi has some news to share.
“He stood strong to follow his dreams of playing football at the highest level, and by the grace of God he lived his dream by reaching the Premier League.
“Some dreams however come to an end, so it is with sadness that I announce the need to hang up my boots because of the medical advice I have received.
“This is however not the end of my involvement with football, I plan to stay involved in some capacity.”
He was then appointed as an academy coach at Brighton last month.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
