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– Mohamed Abarhoun has died of stomach cancer at the age of 31 years
– The defender last played for Turkish Super League outfit Caykur Rizespor
– He made two appearances at the 2014 London Games and played at the CHAN tournament in South Africa the same year
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Mohamed Abarhoun, a former Moroccan international, has died from stomach cancer at the age of 31.
He was diagnosed in February while playing for Turkish Super League side Caykur Rizespor.
Abarhoun had a seven-year spell with Moroccan side Moghreb Tetouan, winning two league titles in the process.
He joined Portuguese side Moreirense in the Premiera Liga and made move to Rizespor in 2019.
He was part of the squad that helped his nation qualify for the 2012 Olympics in London and made two appearances in the tournament.
Mohamed Abarhoun, 31, Moroccan defender dies on stomach cancer.
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At senior level, he played in the 2014 CHAN tournament in South Africa designed for players plying their trade on the domestic scene.
Rizespor released a statement:
“We have learned with sadness the news of the death of our former football player Mohamed Abarhoun, who has been receiving treatment for a while.
“We wish Allah’s mercy to Mohamed Abarhoun, who passed away, and our condolences to his family, relatives and community.”
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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that South African football family has been thrown into mourning following the death of Mamelodi Sundowns player Anele Ngcongca.
The 33-year-old defender was said to have died in a ghastly vehicle accident on Monday, November 23.
He was on the verge of joining Amazulu FC on a season-long loan deal with an option of joining them on a permanent basis if he impressed in his first year.
Legit.ng also reported that Jeremy Wisten’s death has thrown the Manchester City family and the entire football world into mourning.
The teenage sensation recently passed away with the cause of his demise yet to be discovered by the authorities.
City confirmed the development on their official Twitter handle while condoling with the family of the late defender over the weekend.
Legit.ng also reported that Nigerian football fraternities have been thrown into deep mourning on Monday morning, November 16, following the tragic death of ex-Shooting Stars player Yusuf Usman Usein.
The forward who was popularly known as ‘Eiye’ was training with Gateway FC of Abeokuta with the hopes of signing for them before he slumped on Sunday evening, November 15.
Usein was said to have been resuscitated on the pitch by medical men who rushed into action after he slumped.
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