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Man City defender Ake says father died minutes after Champions League goal

September 15, 2021 Manchester City's Nathan Ake scores their first goal Action Images via Reuters

Manchester City defender Nathan Ake said his father died a few minutes after he scored in Wednesday's 6-3 Champions League win over RB Leipzig.

Ake, 26, opened the scoring with a powerful header in the 16th minute, netting his first goal in the Champions League and second overall for City since joining the club from Bournemouth in August 2020.

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