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According to Sport News Africa, Igiraneze Aymé Geriku, a midfielder for Burundian second division club "Guepie-du-Lac", suffocated after swallowing a coin during a match against "Amassipiri".
Idman.Biz reports that the footballer collapsed during the match.
Medical personnel tried to provide first aid, but he died on the way to the hospital. The Burundi Football Federation issued a statement regarding the incident, offering condolences to Igiraneze's family and friends without specifying the exact cause of the tragedy.
According to the source, the coin may be linked to certain superstitious beliefs related to witchcraft, which is said to be widespread in Burundi. The player put the coin in his mouth as part of a witchcraft ritual widespread in the country.
