Mexican Girls starlet collapses, dies in training

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Kweneng Regional champions, Mexican Girls have announced the passing of their junior player yesterday (Wednesday) during a training session.

The club through a statement said the player collapsed and was rushed to the nearest health facility where she was pronounced dead.

Mexican Girls also said the young player had just joined the club during the current transfer window with hopes of establishing herself, with an eye on making the senior team. “Mexican Girls is saddened to announce the sudden passing of one of its own development team players.

The 15-year-old collapsed during training on August 3, 2022, and was quickly rushed to the hospital. Sadly, upon arrival at the hospital, she was declared no more. The player joined the Mexican Girls development team two weeks ago with a lot of enthusiasm to share and grow her football talent.

On behalf of the Mexican Girls FC management and players, we wish to extend our deepest condolences to the family and friends of our player,” the statement reads. At press time, the club had not disclosed the names of the starlet and the cause of death.

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