RABAT, Morocco (Kashmir English): Moroccan female footballer Faten bin Omar Al-Azizi lost her life while attempting to reach the Spanish region of Ceuta.
She drowned in the sea while attempting to reach Europe.
According to local media reports, the sudden death of Faten bin Omar Al-Azizi, who represented Moghreb Atletico Tetouan in the past, has left the Morocco football circles, especially Tangier, in mourning.
According to reports, Faten Al-Azizi was trying to reach Ceuta via a dangerous sea route, however, she lost her life in an during the journey.
According to a local news agency, this tragic incident occurred at a time when there has been a significant surge in illegal attempts to travel from northern Morocco to Ceuta in recent days. Bad sea conditions took several lives on this dangerous route.
A surge in illegal migration attempts from northern Morocco towards Ceuta has been observed in recent days, where several people have lost their lives due to rough sea conditions and other issues.
Following the death of the footballer, her fellow players, friends, and the Moroccan football community expressed deep grief, describing her as a hardworking, talented, and well-mannered personality.
Moroccan Union of Professional Footballers
The Moroccan Union of Professional Footballers also expressed heartfelt sympathy to the family of Faten bin Omar Al-Azizi, fellow players, and the Moroccan football community in its condolence statement. It prayed that Allah Almighty grants the deceased a place in His mercy and gives the bereaved family patience.
It should be remembered that last week 60,000 people from Morocco reached Spain by swimming through the sea, during which 60 people died by drowning in the sea. Spain sent the migrants back after summoning the army.
