Brighton talented Midfielder was forced to quit his football career at the age of 24.

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Enock Mwepu, a superstar for Brighton was forced to quit football at the age of 24 after a potentially deadly inherited heart ailment was discovered.

The Zambian became unwell during the most recent international break, and when testing revealed his illness, he was forced to put up his boots.

The disease of Mwepu “manifests later in life” and was not evident in earlier cardiac scans.

The star was informed after medical testing that continuing to play would put him at risk of a heart attack, forcing him to give up the football game  he loves.

“A boy from a small Zambian township called Chambishi has some news to share.

“He stood strong to follow his dreams of playing football at the highest level, and by the grace of God he lived his dream by reaching the Premier League.

“Some dreams however come to an end, so it is with sadness that I announce the need to hang up my boots because of the medical advice I have received.

“This is however not the end of my involvement with football, I plan to stay involved in some capacity.

“I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone that supported me in my football journey, including my wife and family, my agent 12MAN, the Zambian FA, all my previous clubs, team-mates and coaches, and specially everyone at Brighton & Hove Albion.”

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