Brighton news: Zambian midfielder Enock Mwepu has announced his retirement as a professional footballer.
Mwepu began his professional career with his hometown club NAPSA Stars in 2016 before spending a short spell with Kafue Celtic. He first arrived in Europe with Red Bull Salzburg in the 2017 summer transfer window.
The former Zambia international made 81 league appearances during his time with the Bulls, scoring 11 goals in the process. Mwepu helped the Austrian team win four league titles and two Austrian Cups.
His performances at the Red Bull Arena earned him a move to English Premier League clubs Brighton and Hove Albion in the 2021 summer window.
Brighton News: Enock Mwepu announces his retirement
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Midfielder Enock Mwepu was forced to announce his retirement as a professional footballer due to a heart condition.
He fell ill during a flight to join the Zambian camp during the international break last month. The 24-year-old underwent medical tests earlier this month, which diagnosed him with a hereditary heart condition.
The south coast club revealed that Mwepu could go into cardiac arrest if he continues his playing career. On his social media, he posted: “A boy from a small township in Zambia called Chambishi has news to share. He stood firm to follow his dreams of playing football at the highest level and, by the grace of God, he lived out his dream by reaching the Premier League.
However, some dreams do come to an end, so it is with sadness that I announce the need to hang up my boots due to the medical advice I have received.”
Mwepu made 24 Premier League appearances for the South Coast club, registering two goals and five assists. He also won Brighton’s Goal of the Season award last season for his goal against Liverpool.
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