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Footballer collapses and dies on the pitch after scoring goal

Ismail Mrisho Khalfan, 19, suffered a heart attack after a routine tackle minutes after finding the back of the net

A young footballer collapsed on the pitch and died in front of horrified teammates and fans just moments after scoring a goal.

Striker Ismail Mrisho Khalfan, who plays for Mbao FC in Tanzania, was tackled by another player minutes after the victory.

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