Ethiopia international Alelegn Azene passed away on Wednesday morning.
The cause of death has not been disclosed yet.
The Ethiopian international and Bahir Dar City player started his football career in his hometown of Arbaminch.
He featured for the Arba Minch City Football Club from 2016/17 to 2018/19 before moving to Hawassa City for two seasons before eventually joining Bahir Dar City two years ago.
The impressive midfielder helped the Waves of Tana to a historic second place finish in 2022/23 Ethiopian Premier League season and also represented the club in the Confederations Cup.
He played 27 games for Bahir Dar City in the 2022/23 season and scored five goals.
He featured in 22 games this season and scored one goal.
His performance at club level has earned him national honours and it was expected that he would play an important part in the Walyas jersey for years to come.
He played for the Olympic team and for the National team of Ethiopia under Wubetu Abate.
Azene was married less than a month ago.
I'm deeply saddened to learn the sudden passing of this intelligent player of Bahirdar City F.C, Alelign Azene😭
— Jiregna Dinkisa (@jiredinko321) March 27, 2024
I would love to extend my deepest sympathies to his family, loved ones and club's fans.
gone too soon, May his soul rest in paradise😭🙏#AlelegnAzene #Ethiopia pic.twitter.com/vxj7jRywyu