Moroccan football and the wider football community are in mourning following the death of Jaouad Akadar, a striker for Hassania Agadir. Akadar, 28 years old, suffered a heart attack while driving his car after a Botola match. Despite efforts by doctors, he could not be resuscitated. Akadar had a successful career, initially with OCK, where he won the Coupe du Trône in 2006 and the Championship in 2007. He later played for Al-Ahly Jeddah and the FAR club in Rabat, achieving further titles. Akadar also played twice for the national team under coach Badou Zaki. His goal against Equatorial Guinea was decisive for qualification for CAN 2004.
JAOUAD AKADAR: STRUCK DOWN AT 28 ON THE PITCH!
