SAN FRANCISCO, December 02, (THEWILL) –Â Former Morocco international, Mohamed Abarhoun, has died at the age of 31 from stomach cancer.
Abarhoun was diagnosed in February while playing for Turkish club, Caykur Rizespor.
In a statement, the club said: ‘We have learned with sadness the news of the death of our former football player, Mohamed Abarhoun, who has been receiving treatment for a while.
“We wish Allah’s mercy to Mohamed Abarhoun, who passed away, and our condolences to his family, relatives and community.”
THEWILL reports that the late defender assisted Morocco’s under-23 side qualify for the 2012 Olympics and he played twice at the Games in London.
He also played for the Atlas Lions at the 2014 African Nations Championship.
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