Football legend Dollah Kassim dies at age 61

SINGAPORE: Singapore's football legend Dollah Kassim has passed away. He was 61.

Nicknamed the 'Gelek King' for his extraordinary dribbling skills, Mr Dollah suffered a heart attack a year ago while playing in a veterans' exhibition match.

Doctors said he suffered an injury due to a lack of oxygen to his brain immediately after the collapse.

A long-time Singapore Pools staff, the legendary footballer leaves behind his wife and two children. LINK

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