Footballers weeping as coach dies during game
The coach only took charge of the football club just weeks ago
Athletes collapsed on the field sobbing as they discovered of their head coach's demise in the middle of a game in the country's premier division
Team manager the former international fell suddenly and received treatment pitchside before being transported to medical facilities during his team's match at Mladost Lucani on recently
The professional game proceeded but was halted moments before the break when word of the manager's demise arrived at the stadium
Footage of the contest showed team members and personnel from each team in grief at the news
The ex- Bosnian national team member, 44, was only appointed leader of the football club on October 23rd
"Our club has been deprived of not only a outstanding specialist but primarily a decent person, a confidant, and a sportsman who, with his knowledge, energy and nobility has left a deep mark on the hearts of all who knew him"
The national football governing body said its "sports circle has lost another true football professional" with his passing
"During his lengthy professional experience, the coach was part of numerous clubs in the first tier of the nation, most notably his former club, FK Radnik Bijeljina and FK Borac Banja Luka, and he furthermore played in the jersey of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"Following the conclusion of his athletic journey, he devoted his efforts to coaching, leading clubs in the area and surrounding countries"
"The unexpected demise constitutes a major setback for the country's soccer"
"Your love for the sport and the legacy you created will be remembered by all permanently"
Prominent teams additionally expressed condolences, including the famous club, who passed on their "deepest condolences"