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Nottingham Post
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Joshua Hartley

Nottingham tributes after death of teen footballer Sekou Doucoure 'who wanted to make people laugh'

A Nottingham youth football club has paid tribute to one of their former players who is believed to have died after being stabbed in Birmingham. Nottingham-based Rossoneri youth football club paid tribute to 16-year-old former player Sekou Doucoure. They made the announcement on Thursday July 14.

In a short statement posted on the club's Facebook page, Sekou's death was described as "tragic" by those at the club. The expressed that their thoughts were with the young sportsman's family and friends.

In a post on The Rossoneri Facebook page, a spokesperson said once played for Nottingham Forest's academy and added: "It is with great sadness that we have to announce the tragic passing of The Rossoneri former player Sekou.

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