Ex Panathinaikos player Othman Coulibaly collapses on the field at the Al-Gharafa Stadium in Qatar

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Coulibaly, a former player for top Greece side Panathinaikos, suffered a heart attack in the 41st minute during a match against Al Rayyan.

Disturbing video from the Al Wakra Club match against Al Rayyan shows player Othman Coulibaly collapsing and seizing up on the field at the Al-Gharafa Stadium.

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The Qatar Stars League (QSL) issued a statement saying Coulibaly suffered a heart attack and is receiving medical care.

“During the 2021-2022 season QNB Stars League match between Al Rayyan and Al Wakrah at the Al Gharafa Stadium on Saturday, Al Wakrah player Ousmane Coulibaly suffered a heart attack which required the intervention of medical and ambulance staff present at the venue. It may be noted that the player is currently receiving necessary medical care and attention,” QSL stated.

QSL added that the remainder of the match will be held at a later date with the same result as when it was stopped (1-0 in favor of Al Rayyan).

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