Opinion
The Habari Networks’ 10 most influential people of 2012
10). Fabrice Muamba
Nationality: Congolese-British
Occupation: Former Athlete, Motivational speaker
Soccer player Fabrice Muamba suffered cardiac arrest during a televised match earlier this year. His heart stopped for a full 78 minutes, however due to quick action by his doctors, Muamba made a miraculous and full recovery. He has since retired from professional soccer.
Since retiring, he has been active in activities that bring awareness of cardiac disease, and has participated in the distribution of defibrillators in schools and sports clubs.
