It is the first time the Stoke striker, who joined Bristol City on loan for the season in August, has spoken publicly in the wake of Amora’s death on 29th November due to complications from a severe infection.
“We trust in our Lord Jesus Christ and when we’re weak he comforts us. He will protect the family and give us strength always,” he said.
“We want to bounce back and show people that even when we are grieving we can make a comeback and be strong and never quit in anything you want to do or become.”
In an initial statement released by the 26-year-old Congo international a few days ago, he admitted he and his family had been left “totally devastated and heartbroken”.
It prompted a huge outpouring of sympathy for Afobe from past clubs such as Bournemouth and Wolves and players like England internationals Tyrone Mings and James Maddison, the latter tweeting a picture of himself with the words “Benik we’re all here for you bro” on a t-shirt he wore underneath his Leicester top.
Conceding to coming off private settings on Instagram in order make a public statement following the show of support, Afobe added: “On the behalf of Lois, my family and myself, I would like to say thank you to everyone who has messaged or prayed about the death of our baby girl Amora nine days ago.
“The support we have received is something we will never forget and it means the…
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