El Jaish Ecuadorian Soccer Player Dies

Doha, July 29 (QNA) - Christian Benitez, Ecuadorian national soccer team and a new member of El Jaish Sports Club, died on Monday. "The club would like to offer its sincere condolences to the family of the player," the club said in a statement. "Benitez has participated in yesterdays match for the first time. The match was played against Qatar club within the 3rd round of Sheikh Jassim Cup championship 2013. Benitez participated in the match without complaining from any health problems," said the statement. "The sudden death of Benitez came as shock for the all team players and members of the technical and administrative staff and all members of Eljaish club family," it added. Benitez has recently joined Eljaish first football team by 3 years contract as replacement of the former professional player Karim Ziani. Benitez was former player of Club America in Mexico before joining Eljaish Sports Club. (QNA)