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

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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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