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Sports News of Friday, 22 May 2020

Source: www.mynigeria.com

Ex-PSG player, Jordan Diakiese, dies at 24

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Former Paris Saint-Germain player, Jordan Diakiese, has reportedly died at the age of 24 on Thursday afternoon.

His current club, AS Furiani Agliani, who play in the amateur leagues in France. announced the sudden passing of the player.

In the announcement, Agliani did not mention what led to the death of the player.

They describe him as an "endearing boy" who was "always smiling" after joining the club last July.

The add that the club, players and all the staff have been "affected badly" by the tragedy, and that "all their thoughts go out to his family".

His old club PSG also posted a throwback photo of him playing for them, as well as saying they "will never forget you, Jordan".

Diakiese came through the youth ranks at French giants PSG before joining up with their B side in 2012.

But unfortunately, he failed to progress beyond that and was released in 2015.

The defender joined Chaux-de-Fonds on a free before taking in spells with NK Rudes and latterly AS Furiani.

He also appeared for the French U20 national team. [The Sun]