Footballer trying to flee Kabul died on plane – News

The body of 19-year-old footballer Zaki Anwari was found Thursday in the undercarriage of one of the C-17 planes sent by the United States to Kabul, a city left to the power of the Taliban.

As confirmed by the International Sports Press Association (AIPS), Anwari was one of many young people who tried to flee the country amid the chaos of the terrorist regime’s seizure of power.

The footballer would have tried to take shelter in the space where the wheels of the plane pass, like many others. The escape attempt killed several people.

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The plane crew noticed that the wheels had not been properly folded into the landing gear, and that’s how they noticed the young man’s body was there, the agency reported. Afghan press. Ariana News.

The victim had been part of the Afghan Youth Team at the age of 16. In a statement, the Afghan Football Association said: “He wanted to flee to the United States for a better future, along with other compatriots. They all fell and were tortured. May his soul rest in peace.”