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Papy Faty: Stoke City's Saido Berahino pays tribute to fallen Burundi teammate

Stoke City forward Saido Berahino has paid tribute to his international teammate Papy Faty who passed away on Thursday.

The duo helped Burundi qualify for their maiden Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt with fine displays during the qualifying round.

Faty was on parade for Malanti Chiefs in an Eswatini Premier League encounter against Green Mamba and collapsed 15 minutes into the match.

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He was then transferred to the hospital where he was confirmed dead.

The news comes as a shock to Berahino who has joined the rest of the continent in mourning the former Trabzonspor midfielder.