Noah Fadiga collapsed on the pitch during the match between La Gantoise and Standard (5-0) on Sunday. The Senegalese defender is known to have heart problems, but at halftime, the Buffalos gave reassuring news on social networks.
Fadiga “briefly lost consciousness during an interruption in play, perhaps following a collision that occurred a few minutes earlier,” the club said on X, reported by Lalibre.be. “The first cardiological examinations did not reveal any problem. Noah will carry out additional examinations at Uz Brussels. He is doing well and thanks everyone for the support.”
The 24-year-old was replaced after 38 minutes of play. He announced in July 2023 that he was suffering from heart problems. Cardiologist Pedro Brugada, who carried out additional examinations, then authorized the player to “continue his career without any risk”. The Medical Commission of the French Football Federation (Fff) nevertheless decided otherwise, and revoked the license of the player who had to leave his then club, Stade Brestois.
Noah’s father, Khalilou, a player with Lommel, Club Brugge, La Gantoise, Beerschot and a former Senegalese international, also suffered from heart problems.
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