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BY Nduta Waweru, 6:46am June 27, 2018,

12 African footballers who died tragically in a game for club and country

by Nduta Waweru, 6:46am June 27, 2018,
12 African footballers who died tragically in a game for club and country

Derme Ben Idrissa (Bastia) ©LMP/William Morice ©LMP/William Morice

Ben Idrissa Derme

The Burkina Faso player Ben Idriss Derme collapsed in a match while playing for Corsican side, AJ Biguglia. The medical officers tried to treat Derme on the pitch but they were unable to revive him. He was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

Last Edited by:Nduta Waweru Updated: June 27, 2018

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