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Maritzburg United striker Luyanda Ntshangase is fighting for his life in hospital after being struck by lightning during a friendly match in South Africa.
According to Maritzburg United coach Fadlu Davids, the 21-year-old is still in the intensive care unit (ICU) where he was placed in an induced coma.
"He is still in ICU. We are asking the whole football fraternity to please pray for him so he can make a speedy recovery," Club coach Fadlu Davids told Kick-off.com.
Ntshangase was knocked unconscious and had to be resuscitated by the club’s medics before being taken to hospital.
"I am extremely proud of the players considering the rollercoaster they went through after Ntshangase was struck by lightning.