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Heartbreaking News at AFCON: Aziz Ki Loses His Son

Published January 3, 2026, 12:18
Heartbreaking News at AFCON: Aziz Ki Loses His Son

Stéphane Aziz Ki, a Burkina Faso footballer who previously played in Cyprus for Omonia, Aris, and Nea Salamina, is mourning the loss of his young son. Despite the devastating personal blow, Ki played in his team's final group stage match at the Africa Cup of Nations, making a crucial contribution to their 2-0 victory over Sudan by providing the assist for the first goal. Wydad Casablanca, his current team, expressed their deep sorrow for the loss and sent condolences to Ki and his family. The news of his son's death has cast a shadow over the football world.