Match Abandoned After Footballer Collapses During Warm-Up

Truro City’s National League South match against Folkestone Invicta in England was abandoned on Saturday after a footballer collapsed during the warm-up.

Yassine En-Neyah, 26, was rushed to hospital by ambulance after collapsing while preparing with his team-mates on the pitch. He was later confirmed to be in a stable condition. 

The former Nottingham Forest academy player had been named among the substitutes for the game in Kent.

Truro City said the match had been postponed after En-Neyah needed medical help.

“Truro City can confirm that this afternoon’s match against Folkestone Invicta has been postponed,” the club said in a statement.

“Yassine En-Neyah required medical assistance during the warm-up and was transferred to the William Harvey hospital in Ashford for further treatment.”

Club Statement: Truro City can confirm that this afternoon's match against Folkestone Invicta has been postponed. Yassine En-Neyah required medical assistance during the warm-up and was transferred to the William Harvey hospital in Ashford for further treatment. We will provide a further update in due course. ❤️🖤 #WeAreTheCity

— Truro City FC (@TCFC_Official) November 7, 2026

The club gave an encouraging update on Saturday night.

“He is stable, sitting up and chatting, but will remain in hospital overnight under observation.”

It also thanked those who helped on the day.

“The club would like to place on record its thanks to Truro City’s medical staff, their counterparts at Folkestone Invicta, along with all club personnel from the home club.

“Both the National League and Football Association have also offered their help and support. There have also been many well wishes from Truro City fans and the wider football community too.”

Truro’s players earlier gathered around the back of the ambulance where En-Neyah was being treated, to shield him from view.

The Moroccan-born former Republic of Ireland youth international started his career at Nottingham Forest. He made his professional debut as a substitute in an FA Cup third-round tie against Chelsea in January 2020. 

Forest released him in 2021, and the winger has since played for several non-league sides, including Shelbourne and Waterford in Ireland, and Maldon & Tiptree in England.

Yassine En-Neyah - pictured before the game

He briefly played for Truro in 2023 and returned for a second spell in 2024. When he signed a new contract last season, he said the decision was easy.

“Truro’s been my home for the last couple of seasons and it was a very easy decision,” he told BBC Radio Cornwall.

“I feel home so I just want to continue working hard and help the club achieve greater things.

“It wasn’t a case of having to think about it, it was just a matter of getting it done and continuing to work hard and do well for the club and for myself.”