Gesser was due to be promoted to Ajax's Under-17 team having impressed while turning out for the Under-16 team. The tragic incident was confirmed by Ajax in a statement via their website, with the club describing the news as "terrible." The young striker joined Ajax from Alphense Boys, after having previously played football at Almere City and VVIJ. He scored an impressive 13 goals in just six appearances for Ajax Under-16 last term to lay his marker for promotion within the youth ranks. The tragic incident occurred as the squad made their way for pre-season camp activities in Jubaland when the assailants struck.

Source: The Star August 01, 2021 08:26 UTC