Football dream ends in tragedy as 14-year-old Senegalese star dies in France

At 14, Senegalese Footballer Suffers Cardiac Arrest, Dies

By Victor Kanayo A 14-year-old Senegalese player, Ousmane Diaby, has been confirmed dead after he suffered a cardiac arrest during a youth match in Auxerre a few days ago. Diaby, a young footballer with French club AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers, collapsed on the pitch and was airlifted to a hospital in Dijon, the club confirmed. Club Confirmation Confirming his demise, the club, via a statement, wrote, “It is with great sadness that we announce the …

The world of football is in mourning after the tragic death of Ousmane Diaby, a young player of the U16 team of the Aubervilliers Youth Association, on Wednesday 30 April. The news, relayed by several French media, deeply upset the sports community. It all began on Saturday 26 April, during a match between the Youth of Aubervilliers and the Auxerre AJ. In the middle of the meeting, Ousmane suddenly collapsed on the ground, a victim of cardiac ma…

Football dream ends in tragedy as 14-year-old Senegalese star dies in France

Ousmane Diaby, a 14-year-old Senegalese youth player, collapsed on the pitch during a match for Jeunesse Aubervilliers against Auxerre. In a heartfelt Facebook post, AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers confirmed the tragic news, stating: It is with immense sorrow that we announce the tragic death of our dear Ousmane Diaby, 14, remembered by the Creator this Wednesday. MUST READ: 5 African players who died while playing football The young footballer suffer…

A tragic event overshadows French youth football: during a game, a 14-year-old player suddenly collapses – a few days later he is dead.

(wiwsport) - Born in Moulins (France) and of Senegalese origin, Ousmane Diaby, a promising young player of the AS Jeunesse Aubervilliers, died at only 14 years of a cardiac arrest during a friendly match against AJ Auxerre on Saturday, April 26, 2025. In the heart of this U16 meeting, organised in Yonne, the young footballer [...] This article was originally published on wiwsport: site n°1 of the sports news of Senegal (wiwsport.com). Source art…

A sports day that promised excitement ended in tragedy for youth football in Colombia. A 16-year-old teenager, a well-known local club, lost his life in the middle of a game after a play that surprised everyone present. Although the details of the exact moment have not yet been fully revealed, it is known that the young man fell to the ground after a strong clash and did not rise again. In the next note, we tell you all the details.