Benik Afobe, Bristol City striker announce the ‘Tragic’ death of his two-year-old daughter.

On Sunday morning, the 26-year-old Benik Afobe released a statement revealing his daughter died on Friday having ‘unexpectedly developed a severe infection’.

“It is with an extremely heavy heart that the Afobe family have today confirmed the devastating news that their first child, their beloved daughter Amora, 2, passed away late on Friday evening,” it read.



to hospital for treatment after unexpectedly developing a severe infection.

“Unfortunately she then suffered a number of serious complications and, despite doctors doing absolutely everything that they possibly could, Amora passed away peacefully with the love of her family by her side.

“The entire family have been left totally devastated and heartbroken, and would like to ask that their privacy is respected at this incredibly difficult time.”

Benik Afobe joined Bristol City on loan from Stoke in the summer and the Championship club tweeted: “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Stoke City are with Benik Afobe following this morning’s tragic news. We’ll be with you, Benik.”

Bristol City, meanwhile, dedicated the 5-2 win against Huddersfield to Afobe and his wife, Lois.

Players were told the tragic news immediately after wards and chief executive, Mark Ashton, said: “The thoughts and prayers of everyone at Bristol City are with Benik and his wife Lois at this tragic time. We cannot imagine the heartache they are feeling and we will do all we can to support them.”

Head coach, Lee Johnson said: “I’d like to dedicate that win to the big man and his family – much love to you all.”

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Thank God for the dead and those who are alive should get prepare cos death na debt Rip

Rip

Peace to her. Strength to the bereaved.

Rip to her. Forget About this Government.
Let's make money

Rip

May her soul RIP, what a beautiful girl.

At a point, it'll be our turn.... Journey well young blood.

RIP baby girl

Sad... RIP little one with no SIN

God me wey I be chief sinner, you still keep me alive...
Thank you Jesus, for undeserved love!

sad

Worst thing to happen to a parent

such a beauty. RIP Lad

May her soul rest in peace in the feet of the Almighty.

Everybody get im own problem,who wan disturb your privacy before?

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Rip to the little girl

What a sad incident.

May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.

May God give her parents the fortitude to bear this huge loss.

Rip Amora.
Sending Love and light to the whole family during this dark time.

Sad one, RIP, funny this white folks keep using thoughts and prayer always

Chai!

Quite unfortunate RIP to the little one, his family should take solice in the fact that she passed on without knowing Sin.

May her soul rest in peace

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What a sad incident.

May her beautiful soul rest in perfect peace.

May God give her parents the fortitude to bear this huge loss.

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Death is inevitable

Such a beauty , RIP

Wow. I though this guy is older than 26. Knew him from his Bournemouth days.

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must u guys always show ur level of pettiness everywhere? we re mourning d death of a child and u busy canceling someone's comments because he disagrees with ur political views...have some dignity for once!

Painful loss