ALBAWABA - Former Egyptian football player for Zamalek, Ibrahim Shika, tragically passed away on Saturday after battling cancer. Shika's death was announced by his sister Batool on Instagram.
The football player first sparked concern after posting a series of images on Instagram looking thin and tired next to his loved ones. In one of the posts, he thanked his wife, whom he calls "my pillar in life," for staying by his side despite all the odds.
On Shika's journey to recovery, several Egyptian celebrities visited him to show support, including Mohamed Ramadan and Tamer Hosny.
Egyptian footballer Ibrahim Shika dies after battling cancer
Ibrahim Shika's perseverance was evident on his 34,000-follower Instagram account, where he shared his therapy journey with fans by posting pictures of himself alongside his loving wife and family. His persistence in improving before passing away touched the hearts of many people on social media.
Upon his passing, many fans took to Shika's official account and swarmed the comment sections with condolences. An Instagram user wrote, "Rest in peace, Ibrahim."
Another added, "May your beautiful soul rest in peace and may God give patience to your family."
