FORMER Bidvest Wits midfielder Papy Faty
FORMER Bidvest Wits midfielder Papy Faty has collapsed and died during a match in Swaziland.
The 28-year-old was playing for Malanti Chiefs, he died playing against Green Mamba at Killarney Stadium in Pigg's Peak.
The Burundi international, who was released from his contract with Wits a few seasons ago due to heart problems, collapsed on the field of play after only 15 minutes on the pitch.
He was rushed to hospital, where he was declared dead.
Faty's death has been confirmed by one of the senior officials at Malanti Chiefs but he declined to reveal more information before the player's next of kin is informed.
Faty recently helped Burundi qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations finals.
