Former Wits star passes away
Former Bidvest Wits midfielder Papy Faty has sadly passed away during a soccer game in Swaziland on Thursday.
Papy Faty (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)
According to reports, the 28-year-old Burundi international lost his life while playing for Malanti Chiefs, who were playing against Green Mamba.
It is believed that Faty died of hear attack. Chiefs, however, are yet to reveal further details of the player’s death as it is understood that they are still awaiting to inform the family.
Faty, who also had a spell at National First Division side Real Kings, Dutch side MVV and also for Turkish outfit Trabzonspor.
Faty will be great loss to Burundian football, especially after helping his national team qualify for the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations.
Phakaaathi would like to send our sincere and deepest condolences to the Faty family, friends and also to Malanti Chiefs.
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