Footballer, 16, sadly dies as heartbroken team-mate shares tribute to his ‘brother’
Tributes have been paid to a 16-year-old footballer, who has sadly died, with his heartbroken team-mate sharing a touching post to his “brother”
Yosef Shonora, 16, has died(Image: @yosef_shonora/Instagram)
A 16-year-old footballer has tragically died, with his heartbroken team-mates leading the tributes on social media. Yosef Shonora, who played for FC Thun’s youth team, passed away on Monday (November 9) evening.
Shonora’s death was confirmed by the Swiss side after tributes appeared on social media from friends, family and team-mates. In a statement to Swiss outlet 20 Minuten, FC Thun said: “Yosef Shonora, a player on our U17 team, died on Monday night.
“To protect his family and in awareness of the sensitivity of this issue, we will refrain from providing further information on the exact circumstances of his death.”
Tributes have been shared on social media(Image: @yosef_shonora/Instagram)
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Shonora, who was an Ethiopian national, last played for FC Thun’s U17s side last month. Sirak Teklit, one of his team-mates, shared a touching tribute on Instagram: “No words can describe what happened.
“Suddenly you’re gone and I still can’t believe it, my Yoyo, you will be missed every single day. You were not just a teammate, but a brother to me. You will forever remain in my heart and will never be forgotten.
“My deepest condolences to the whole family. I wish you all strength love and comfort during this incredibly difficult time. May God protect you and give you the strength to get through this loss together.
“You are not alone. Rest in peace my Yoyo, I love you and will miss you forever. You will always be a part of us.”
More tributes were shared in the comments to Teklit’s post, including from footballers Ethan Meichtry and Aurèle Amenda.
FC Thun’s first team play in the top tier of Swiss football – and they are currently eighth in the Swiss Super League, last playing on Sunday in a 3-3 draw with FC Basel.
