Players crying as head coach passes away in the middle of game
The manager had just assumed leadership of the football club in October
Team members dropped to their knees sobbing as they discovered of their coach's passing in the middle of a contest in the country's premier division
Team manager the 44-year-old collapsed and received treatment on the sidelines before being rushed to a healthcare center during his club's fixture at the away venue on recently
The professional game proceeded but was abandoned moments before the interval when information of the manager's demise reached the stadium
Recordings of the game showed players and officials from the competing clubs in distress at the development
The ex- BH representative player, mid-forties, was only appointed manager of the football club on late October
"Our club has suffered the loss of not only a excellent coach but most importantly a decent person, a friend, and a competitor who, with his expertise, enthusiasm and integrity has made a significant impact on the hearts of all who were acquainted with him"
The country's soccer authority said its "football community has lost one more genuine soccer expert" with his death
"During his lengthy professional experience, the manager played for numerous clubs in the first tier of Bosnia and Herzegovina, particularly Zrinjski Mostar, Radnik Bijeljina and Borac Banja Luka, and he additionally represented the uniform of the Bosnia and Herzegovina national team"
"Following the conclusion of his athletic journey, he committed his time to management, guiding teams in Bosnia and Herzegovina and neighboring nations"
"The premature death constitutes a great loss for Bosnian-Herzegovinian football"
"The passion for the sport and the impact you created will remain with us for all time"
Prominent teams also paid tribute, including the renowned team, who passed on their "heartfelt sorrow"
