The Norwegian football club HamKam confirmed the untimely death of 19-year-old Ivorian footballer, Archange Defrignan Mondouo, known as Akillas, on Wednesday.
The young central midfielder was discovered by some of his club members lifeless in his apartment.
Akillas, who joined HamKam in April 2023, was found deceased in his room, with initial reports suggesting he had been battling heart issues.
In an official statement, HamKam conveyed their heartfelt sadness, stating, ‘It is with great sadness that we have received the news that Archange Defringan Mondou ‘Akillas’ has died. Our warmest thoughts go out to his family and relatives.’
Despite the diligent efforts of the club’s medical team to manage Akillas’s condition, his tragic death has left many questions unanswered.
Investigations into the cause of his untimely demise are ongoing, as the football community grapples with the loss of a bright young talent.
Source: Cameroon News Agency