Burundian footballer dies on way to hospital after on-field incident
Kyiv • UNN
Burundian midfielder Igiraneza Aime Guerric died after collapsing during a match. According to eyewitnesses, the cause of death was swallowing a gris-gris coin, which is used in witchcraft rituals.
Burundian midfielder Igiraneza Aime Guerric, a player for second-division club Le Guépier-du-Lac, died after collapsing during a match against LLB Amasipiri Never Give Up at the Ngaraga National Technical Center. This was reported by UNN with reference to Footmercato.
Details
Despite prompt medical attention on the field and the intervention of emergency services, the player died during transport to the hospital. The Burundi Football Federation issued a statement expressing condolences to the player's family and club, without specifying the exact circumstances of his death.
However, according to several eyewitness accounts, the player accidentally swallowed a gris-gris coin he was holding in his mouth during the match, leading to serious complications. This coin is sometimes used in certain witchcraft rituals still practiced in Burundian football. Although the player had previously denied involvement in such practices, this tragedy has reignited discussions about their danger.
At the same time, there is currently no official information about the cause of death.
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