Stoke City striker Mame Biram Diouf has been informed that his mother was among those who died in Mecca while stoning the devil in Mecca last month, his club has revealed.
The body of the Senegalese international’s mother, Gnilane Diouf was identified on Monday, and in a statement on Tuesday, the premiership side said: ‘Stoke wish to extend sincere condolences to Mame Diouf following the tragic death of his mother.
‘The club will provide Mame with all the support he needs at this extremely difficult time and our thoughts and prayers are with him, his family and friends.’
The top striker’s sister was equally caught in the stampede that killed 769 pilgrims but escaped death.
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