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Noah Fadiga vows to continue football career amid heart problem

Noah Fadiga vows to continue football career amid heart problem

Son of Senegal legend, Noah Fadiga, has announced he plans to push on with his football career amidst health concerns regarding heart problems like his father Khalilou, Afrosport reports. Khalilou, who is one of Senegal's most influential footballers, collapsed in a warm-up session in 2004 while playing for Bolton Wanderers. It ultimately led to his retirement as his body could no longer keep up with his...

Noah Fadiga: Brest terminate Senegal defender’s contract over heart problems

Noah Fadiga: Brest terminate Senegal defender’s contract over heart problems

French Ligue 1 club Brest have abruptly ended Noah Fadiga's contract after the Senegal international was detected to have irregular heartbeat after the team's medical test. The 23-year-old is now a free agent and is not allowed to play in France until he is cleared medically. Fadiga's playing license is consequently revoked by the French Football Federation as a result of the FA's zero-tolerance for cardiac...