Patrick Ekeng died on Friday after collapsing while playing for Dinamo Bucharest during a Romanian league game against Viitorul Constanta.
The 26-year-old collapsed seven minutes after entering the game as a 63rd minute substitute.
Last night, Dinamo Bucharest posted a statement on their Facebook page.
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.
The Cameroon international died in hospital two hours after the game. According to local media, a heart attack was the cause of his death.
He had only joined Dinamo Bucharest in January from Spanish side Cordoba and was making his seventh appearance for the club.
His fellow professionals have paid tribute to Ekeng.
RIP Patrick Ekeng. Heartbreaking to see another footballer pass playing the game we love 💔 #LetsChangeTheGame pic.twitter.com/lNuzmQ8qWF
— Héctor Bellerín (@HectorBellerin) May 6, 2016
Mi más sentido pésame a los familiares de Patrick Ekeng, ex del @cordobacfsad, que falleció en el día de ayer. DEP pic.twitter.com/pzlHd25tuE
— Iker Casillas (@IkerCasillas) May 7, 2016
Our cameroon football family has lost a brother. I cannot believe this. Condolences to his family. RIP Patrick Ekeng pic.twitter.com/lFRRrs4uhR
— Stephane Mbia (@StephaneMbia) May 6, 2016
Rip Patrick Ekeng 🙏🏾
— Anthony Martial (@AnthonyMartial) May 6, 2016
