Burkina Faso’s Aziz Keita mourns son’s death during AFCON campaign

Burkina Faso international Aziz Keita has been plunged into mourning following the death of his son during the ongoing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco, Sport360NG reports.

The Wydad Casablanca player is understood to have received the devastating news while in camp with the Stallions, who are continuing their AFCON campaign in the host nation.

News of the tragedy has cast a sombre mood over the Burkina Faso squad, with teammates, officials and supporters rallying around Keita to offer their condolences and support at what is an immensely difficult time.

Messages of sympathy have also poured in from across the African football community, with administrators, players and fans expressing solidarity with Keita and his family. Many described the loss as a moment that goes beyond football, underscoring the human cost felt even amid the intensity of a major international tournament.

The Burkina Faso camp has yet to make an official statement on Keita’s immediate availability, but the focus remains on supporting the player and his family as they come to terms with an immeasurable loss.