Faten Ben Omar El Azizi

Faten Ben Omar El Azizi

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Faten Ben Omar El Azizi was a 26-year-old Moroccan footballer who tragically drowned on July 30, 2023, while attempting to reach the Spanish exclave of Ceuta in search of a better life and opportunities in football. Known for her dedication to the sport, she played for the regional league team Maghreb Atlético Tetuán and worked to support her family by cleaning graves and selling basil in her hometown of Tétouan. On the day of her death, her mother received the heartbreaking news that Faten's visa to Spain had been approved, highlighting the stark contrast between her dreams and the harsh realities faced by many young Moroccans.

Born on Jul 30, 1997 (29 years old)

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United Kingdom United Kingdom: Faten Ben Omar El Azizi was a Moroccan footballer who tragically drowned while attempting to reach Ceuta. 5

The Guardian: Drowned the day her visa came through: the tragedy of a Moroccan footballer trying to reach Ceuta | Global development