Brighton confirm Enock Mwepu taken ill and undergoing tests in Zambian hospital

In October, Mwepu was forced to retire from football at the age of 24
Brighton confirm Enock Mwepu taken ill and undergoing tests in Zambian hospital
Former Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu was forced to retire from football at the age of 24 (John Walton/PA)

Former Brighton midfielder Enock Mwepu is undergoing tests in hospital after being taken ill in his native Zambia, the Premier League club has said.

In October, Mwepu was forced to retire from football at the age of 24 after being diagnosed with a potentially life-threatening heart condition.

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