Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of Palestinian youth footballer Al Zaanin

Thu, 28 Oct, 2021

Shaikh Salman extends condolences on the passing of Palestinian youth footballer Al Zaanin

Kuala Lumpur: Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa has expressed his deep sorrow over the tragic and untimely demise of Palestinian player Moath Nabil Al Zaanin and conveyed his sincere condolences to the Palestinian football family.

According to information received by the AFC from the Palestine Football Association (PFA), the 23-year-old Al Zaanin, who played for Gaza first division club Beith Hanoun FC, was killed during the Israeli airstrikes in his neighbourhood of Beit Hanoun, north of Gaza, on Sunday.

The AFC President said: “On behalf of the Asian football family, I would like to extend my heartfelt condolences and sympathies to the family and loved ones of Moath Al Zaanin.

“He shared a true passion for the game and the Asian football family joins me in mourning the loss of another promising talent who unfortunately has left us too soon.”

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