Thai footballer killed in lighting strike during match in Narathiwat province; Malaysian among 12 others injured
The incident took place on Tuesday (Aug 4) evening during the semi-final match of the regional Golok FA Cup football tournament at Santiphap Stadium in Thailand’s Narathiwat province.
On Tuesday evening (Aug 4), a tragic lightning strike during a semi-final match of the regional Golok FA Cup football tournament in Narathiwat province, Thailand, claimed the life of Thai footballer Sofwan Awae and injured 12 others, including a Malaysian player. The incident occurred at around 5:30 PM local time amid heavy rain at Santiphap Stadium in Sungai Golok, a town near the border of Thailand and Malaysia’s Kelantan state.
The match pitted Abu x Nong Sirin against SAMCOLT, a mixed team consisting of Thai and Malaysian players. The deceased, 24-year-old Sofwan, played for Abu x Nong Sirin and had recently signed with Yala FC. A Malaysian player, 22-year-old Mohammad Alif Ezzahan Zulkifli, was among the injured. Emergency services rushed to the scene where Sofwan was found in critical condition, but his injuries proved fatal despite efforts to save him.
The Malaysian player injured was also rushed to Sungai Golok Hospital for treatment. The Thai police received an emergency call at 5:30 PM on Tuesday and arrived at the scene, finding Sofwan in grave condition. Thai and Malaysian football associations expressed their condolences following the unfortunate incident.
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