Former national football team and Victory Sports Club captain Mohamed Ibrahim (Kappi), has suffered a stroke and is receiving treatment at IGMH.
According to a family member, he collapsed at work on Saturday afternoon and was rushed to the hospital, where he underwent angioplasty.
However, the main blockage remains, and doctors have indicated that brain surgery may be necessary following close observation.
"His condition is currently unstable."
News of his health has brought former coaches and teammates to the hospital to check on one of the most celebrated defenders in Maldivian football history.
Mohamed Ibrahim played for Victory from 1992 to 2002, during which time he cemented his legacy by winning five national championships, two FA Cups, and two Cup Winners' Cups. Most notably, he captained Victory to the national championship in 2002.
He retired in 2003 after playing for New Radiant, contributing to their Cup Winners’ Cup victory that year, although he also suffered an injury during the season.
Mohamed Ibrahim was a key figure for the Maldives national team. He captained the team during their 1999 SAFF Championship campaign, where Maldives secured third place, and again led the squad in the Golden Jubilee Tournament in 2000, finishing as runners-up.
He also captained the national team during the 2001 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and holds the distinction of captaining Maldives more times than anyone after Assad Abdul Ghanee and Akram Abdul Ghanee.