Social media has been flooded with tributes to Burundi international Faty Papy who collapsed during a game between his Eswatini side Malanti Chiefs and Green Mamba.
Prior to Thursday's collapse, Faty was said to be battling a heart comdition and had his stay with Bidvest Wits cut short due to his health issues.
The former Trabzonspor player played a part in Burundi's qualification for their maiden Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt.
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However, the sudden demise comes a shock to the footballing world across the continent with 2019 Afcon less than three months away.