A footballer has died of injuries he sustained after landing awkwardly while celebrating a goal during a state-level league match, the organisers of the Mizoram Premier League have announced.

Peter Biaksangzuala, a midfielder for Bethlehem Vengthlang -- a club based in the north east of the country, damaged his spinal cord after attempting a series of somersaults to celebrate his equaliser in the fixture against Chanmari West last Tuesday.

The 23-year-old was taken to Aizawl Civil Hospital and underwent surgery on his spine, but died of his injuries on Sunday morning.

A statement on the Mizoram Premier League's official Facebook page read: "Bethlehem Vengthlang FC midfielder Peter Biaksangzuala lost his fight for survival after he suffered a fatal injury while celebrating his goal.

"It has been a sad day for Mizoram football and the demise of the footballer shook his team-mates, footballers and fans alike all over Mizoram. Read more