Dinamo Bucharest and Cameroon midfielder Patrick Ekeng dies after collapsing on pitch during Romanian league match

Dinamo Bucharest midfielder Patrick Ekeng collapsed during league match
The 26-year-old has died in hospital following his collapse on the pitch
Ekeng fell to the ground seven minutes after coming on as a substitute
Doctors tried for an hour to resuscitate the Cameroon midfielder but failed
Cristian Pandrea, a spokesman for the Floreasca Hospital, said doctors tried for an hour to resuscitate the 26-year-old midfielder but failed. The cause of death was not known.

Dinamo were leading 3-2 against Viitorul Constanta at home when midfielder Ekeng fell to the ground in the 69th minute, seven minutes after he came on as a substitute.
A statement on Dinamo's official Facebook page said: 'Dinamo tonight lost footballer Claude Patrick Ekeng Ekeng forever.

'On behalf of all of Dinamo, sincere condolences to the bereaved family. God rest his soul.'

Local media in Romania reported he had a heart attack and he was immediately taken to the hospital, where dozens of fans gathered outside.
RIP