Serious Heartbreak As Top African Footballer Poisoned, Killed by Friends While on Holiday

• Oussou Konan of Ivory Coast has been confirmed dead in his homeland after being poisoned while on holiday
• The former African Sports forward, last year September, joined Saudi Arabian side Al-Bukiryah FC with the hope of reviving his career
• Police are said to be carrying out thorough investigation in a bid to fish out those responsible for Konan's death

African football fraternities have been thrown into deep mourning following the shocking death of Ivorian footballer Oussou Konan who died in his homeland after allegedly poisoned.

This development comes as a shocking news for many football followers considering the age of the deceased which was 32 and how he has been the breadwinner of his family.

When did Konan start his football career?

Konan started out with Ivorian giants Africa Sports before heading to Egypt in 2010 where he signed for Misr El-Makkasa from Tunisian side Espérance Sportive de Tunis.

The Ivorian footballer managed 11 goals in 27 which attracted the attention of Egyptian giants Al-Ahly.

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According to the report on UK Sun and Kingfut, the close friends or people who allegedly poisoned the footballer are yet to be known.

In September last year, Konan signed for Saudi Arabian second division side Al-Bukiryah FC and he has not played any game for the side before he died.

The report added that police have vowed that they will fish out those responsible for the untimely death of Konan.

Egyptian journalist Mohamed Mustafa reveals mood in Country ahead of AFCON showdown with Nigeria

Earlier, Sports Brief had reported how ahead of their Africa Cup of Nations opener against the Super Eagles of Nigeria, Egyptian journalist Mohamed Mustafa has disclosed that there is a "state of anxiety" in the North African nation.

AFCON 2021 kicks off on January 9, and the Pharaohs will open their account at the tournament two days later when they take on the Super Eagles.

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Both countries are among the favourites to win the tournament in Cameroon, but it would be a battle of the heavyweights in the early stage of the competition.

Ahlmasrnews news writer Mohamed Mustafa, in an exclusive chat with Sports Brief, stated that Egyptians are worried as there is anxiety in the land.