Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu forced to retire due to heart condition

Brighton and Hove Albion’s Enock Mwepu has been forced into early retirement following the diagnosis of a hereditary heart condition (John Walton/PA)

Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu has retired from football at the age of 24 after being diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening heart condition.

The Zambia player was ruled out during the most recent international break after he was taken ill on the flight to meet up with his national teammates.