The Racing d’Abidjan club (Ivorian D1) said on Sunday that its defender Moustapha Sylla died after feeling unwell in the middle of the match. “Our defender Moustapha Sylla, died this evening following an illness on the lawn during the RCA vs Sol FC meeting”can we read in a press release from the club which sends its condolences to the player’s family.
“During his evacuation to the hospital, Moustapha died. He arrived at the club last September and was only 21 years old.confirmed to AFP, Logossina Cissé, the president of the club.
The Racing d’Abidjan club, which has been playing in the Ivorian first division since the 2018-2019 season, has a partnership with OGC Nice. He was crowned champion of Côte d’Ivoire in 2020 and currently occupies 7th place in the Championship.