05.08.2026 09:40
During a football match played under heavy rain in Thailand, lightning struck the field. In the incident, FC Yala player Sofwan Awae lost his life, while 9 footballers were also injured.
A football match played in Thailand witnessed a great disaster. During a match continuing under heavy rain in Narathiwat province, lightning struck the field. Many footballers in the area hit by the lightning collapsed at once, and the match was stopped.
1 FOOTBALLER LOST HIS LIFE
After the incident, health teams entering the field provided first aid to the injured. Sofwan Awae, 27, who wore the FC Yala jersey, could not be saved despite all interventions. As a result of the lightning strike, 9 footballers were also injured.
THE CLUB ANNOUNCED THE SAD NEWS
FC Yala Club confirmed the death of Sofwan Awae in a statement on their social media account and offered condolences to his family and relatives. Many clubs and sports organizations in Thailand also conveyed their condolences for the young footballer through their messages.
HE HAD SIGNED FOR HIS NEW TEAM
Sofwan Awae had played a significant role in his team's promotion to the Thai 2nd League by scoring 7 goals in 18 matches with Pattani FC last season. The young footballer had signed a contract with FC Yala just a few days before the tragedy.