Burundi Football Player Dies After Choking on a Coin During Match

A midfielder from the second division club of the Burundian league, **Igiranze Ayme Geriku**, tragically passed away during a match against **Amassipiri** after choking on a coin. This was reported by [Sport News Africa](https://sportnewsafrica.com/en/posts/football-burundi-player-dies-in-a-match).

During the game, the player collapsed on the field, and despite medical staff’s attempts to provide immediate assistance, he succumbed to his condition en route to the hospital. The Burundi Football Federation released a statement regarding the incident, expressing condolences to Igiranze’s family and loved ones, but did not specify the exact cause of this tragedy.

According to the source, the coin may have been linked to certain superstitions associated with witchcraft, which are reportedly prevalent in Burundi.