Al Sadd FC's Akram Afif passes away in Qatar
Al Sadd Football Club has announced the passing of their player Akram Afif, who passed away at his home in Qatar on Sunday morning.
Afif was a former player for Al Sadd and had been with the club since 2016. He made over 50 appearances for the club and scored four goals during his time there.
The club's president, Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al Thani,Serie A Overview said: "We are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of our beloved player Akram Afif. He was a true legend of our football club and will be remembered by all those who knew him."
Afif was known for his technical skills and ability to score goals from distance. He was also respected by his teammates and fans alike.
The news of Afif's passing has left the entire football community in Qatar mourning. The club has promised to organize a funeral ceremony for Afif, which is set to take place later this week.
In a statement released by the club, they said: "Our thoughts and prayers are with Akram's family and friends during this difficult time. We will continue to support them in any way we can."