Ghanaian defender Abdul Baba Rahman regained consciousness following an incident in a Greek Cup semi-final between Panathinaikos and PAOK.
Rahman lost consciousness after a collision with an opponent during extra time.
Moments when Baba Rahman collapsed in PAOK FC game against Panathinaikos in the Greek Cup this evening
Speedy Recovery Baba 🙏 pic.twitter.com/GckR3rXgZT
— Ghana Football News (@GPLnews_) February 21, 2024
The 115th-minute incident led to rapid on-field medical assistance, and although he regained consciousness, Rahman was taken to the hospital as a precaution.
The match was briefly delayed, eventually concluding in a penalty shootout, with Panathinaikos winning 6-5 and securing a spot in the Greek Cup final.
His brief collapse on the pitch last night attracted lots of attention from several football fans on social media including the Professional Football Association of Ghana who put out a tweet saying :
Sending our thoughts and prayers to Baba Rahman after his fainting incident on the pitch.
Wishing him a speedy recovery and hoping to see him back on the field soon🙏
#GetWellSoonBaba pic.twitter.com/NXPPwTibCM
— PFAG (@PFAGofficial) February 21, 2024