Prince reveals malaria shock

23 July 2009 10:11
Following an extended stay in his homeland, Buaben said: "I can't believe I picked up malaria. It has been quite a big shock. "I went away with the national team and they gave me some pills, which I took. "But I stayed on in Ghana for a while after the football was finished and I didn't have any more pills to take so it seems my protection ran out." The 21-year-old recovered sufficiently to join United on their pre-season tour of Ireland, although he has not returned to full training. But he admitted he was concerned before the illness was diagnosed and treated. The former Ajax youngster added: "I was feeling dizzy then one minute I would be feeling hot, the next I was freezing cold. "I played in a friendly against Stirling last weekend and had to come off before half-time because I had no energy and felt sick. "It is a serious disease and I hear you can die from it but now we know what it is and I have the correct tablets I will be fine."

Source: Team_Talk