George Maluleka in action for AmaZulu FC. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
AmaZulu star opens up after frightening on-field incident
AmaZulu midfielder George Maluleka has shared a statement after collapsing during a league game this past weekend.
George Maluleka in action for AmaZulu FC. Photo: Sydney Mahlangu/BackpagePix
*Note: this is an updated article on AmaZulu’s George Maluleka
In worrying scenes this past weekend, AmaZulu midfielder George Maluleka collapsed during a DStv Premiership match between Usuthu and Swallows FC, with medics having rushed to his aid after it appeared that he had stopped breathing.
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Maluleka had been featuring in the midfield for AmaZulu during the game against Swallows, but collapsed suddenly before medics took him away from the field in an ambulance.
Thankfully, he has now shared that he is recovering well.
“I would just like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their concern, care and support during this time,” he wrote on Instagram. “I am stable and recovering well in the good care of my family. Words cannot describe my genuine gratitude for all the support and care I received both on and off the field.
“It has meant more to me than you will ever know and I look forward to being back on the field soon.”
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Swallows eventually came out victorious in the fixture, but understandably the only real attention revolved around the wellbeing of Maluleka, who was taken to hospital for further assessments and treatment.
Thankfully, in a positive update provided on Sunday, it was already confirmed that he had been discharged from hospital.
“He is a fighter, he is on the mend,” AmaZulu Football Club director Manzini Zungu commented on Twitter. “A big thank you to Medical Officers at Moses Mabhida… at some point we were scared, but he is fine. George Maluleke will come back stronger!”
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AmaZulu also offered an official update
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The latest update will come as a massive relief to all concerned, especially when reflecting on the fact that there were real concerns at the time of the incident.
“George Maluleka down receiving some serious medical attention. All the doctors around him. Looks really serious,” wrote the Swallows official twitter account.
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