Egyptian international and Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah is mourning the loss of his grandfather, Ahmed Abdel Aziz Al Bambi, who passed away on Monday morning, according to reports from the Egyptian local press.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by Abdel Aziz Al Bambi, the son of the deceased and Salah’s uncle, who also serves as chairman of the board of directors of the Mohamed Salah Youth Center. In an emotional statement, he expressed deep sorrow over the family’s loss and called on the public to pray for mercy and forgiveness for the late Ahmed Abdel Aziz Al Bambi.
Funeral prayers are scheduled to take place at the Grand Mosque of Musa in the village of Nagrig, Salah’s hometown, where residents and members of the local community are expected to gather in large numbers to pay their final respects. Burial will follow immediately after the prayers.
The sad news comes at the end of an intense period for Salah, both on and off the pitch. Just last night, the Liverpool forward featured in a Premier League fixture as his side were defeated 2-1 by Man City. It remains unclear whether Salah will be able to attend the funeral due to his professional obligations with Liverpool.
