Egyptian footballer Ahmed Refaat dies aged 31


06-07-2024 01:12 PM

Ammon News - Egyptian footballer Ahmed Refaat died on Saturday at the age of 31, his club Modern Sport Club announced.

Refaat suffered a health crisis during a league match against Ittihad of Alexandria on 11 March. He experienced cardiac arrest but received medical attention on the field before losing consciousness for several days.

The forward was hospitalised in Alexandria before being transferred to Cairo for further treatment on 25 March. He was discharged on April 11 but continued receiving treatment and using a pacemaker.

Refaat's final public appearance was on MBC Masr 2 on 23 June. The cause of his death has not been officially disclosed, but it is believed to be related to the heart complications he suffered earlier this year.

Refaat joined Future FC from rivals Masry in October 2021, scoring nine goals in 29 appearances last season.

The former Zamalek and Enppi player made his debut with Egypt’s senior national football team in 2021 and made five appearances with the Pharaohs.

Ahram Online




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