Samuel Nibombé collapses on pitch during the Challenge Espoirs final against Stade Rennais.
In a tense final match of the Challenge Espoirs held on Wednesday evening at Roazhon Park, a serious health incident occurred involving Samuel Nibombé, a 17-year-old defender for AS Monaco.
With just a few minutes remaining in the game and AS Monaco leading 2-1 against Stade Rennais, Nibombé collapsed on the field, prompting immediate medical attention from the team's staff.
Following his collapse, the young Belgian was swiftly attended to and, fortunately, regained consciousness shortly thereafter.
Around 9:30 PM, the AS Monaco club released an update indicating that Nibombé's condition was stable, and he was transported to a hospital for further examinations, remaining conscious throughout.
The incident led to the definitive suspension of the match, leaving spectators shaken and raising concerns about the player's health.
This event has drawn attention to the importance of player welfare in youth sports, particularly after several high-profile cases in recent years regarding athletes' health on the field.
The club and medical personnel involved acted promptly to ensure Nibombé received the care he required.