Former Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu rushed to hospital after being taken ill

In October, Enock Mwepu was forced to retire from football due to heart condition

By Can Erozden

ANKARA (AA) - Former Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Enock Mwepu was rushed to a hospital after being "taken unwell" in his native Zambia on Sunday, the English Premier League club confirmed.

"Enock was taken unwell in Zambia and is currently undergoing precautionary checks. Our medical team is in communication with the hospital to assist if required," Brighton said.

In October, a hereditary heart condition forced Mwepu to end his football career at age 24.

Mwepu previously became ill while on the way to join the Zambian national team during the international break, and was admitted to a Malian hospital.

He returned to Brighton to undergo further cardiac tests, which revealed his condition, and he was advised to stop playing.

Mwepu, who is Brighton's all-time record signing with £20.7 million ($28.5 million), joined the English club from Austria's Red Bull Salzburg in 2021.

He scored three goals and made seven assists in 27 appearances for Brighton.

Mwepu won four Austrian league titles with Red Bull Salzburg in 2018-2021, tallying 18 goals and 20 assists in 119 matches.

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