Zambian midfielder Enock Mwepu has retired from football on Monday morning after being diagnosed a hereditary heart condition, Brighton announced in a statement.

The 24-year old who started his career at NAPSA Stars in 2016, joined Red Bull Salzburg the following year before being transferred to English Premier League outfit Brighton & Hove Albion last season.

However, he can no longer continue playing football with due to health issues as announced by Brighton on Monday.

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“Enock Mwepu has been forced to end his playing career following the diagnosis of a hereditary heart condition”, a statement from Brighton reads.

“The condition, which can worsen over time, would put Enock at an extremely high risk of suffering a potentially fatal cardiac event, if he were to continue playing competitive football.”

Enock Mwepu made 27 appearances for Brighton, scored 3 goals and provided 7 assists while having 7 goals in 24 caps with Zambia national team since his debut in September 2017.