Sheffield United's Rhian Brewster dedicates goal to his late 17-year-old cousin
Yasmine Green
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
The football community has been shaken by tragic loss of a young player on the pitch. Seventeen-year-old Kaylen Dennis passed away during a match for semi-professional club Walthamstow. His cousin, Sheffield United forward Rhian Brewster, honored Dennis’ memory by dedicating his goal against Millwall to him, reports The Sun.
After scoring, Brewster pointed to the sky in a poignant tribute to his cousin.
"I want to dedicate that goal to my younger cousin. He passed away earlier today before the game, so that's one for him and the family. It's a very tough time for the family, but I played for him today, and I was very happy to come away with a goal, and that's for him.," Brewster shared in an interview with BBC Radio Sheffield.
Dennis' club, Walthamstow, also expressed their condolences for the heartbreaking loss.
"Words cannot describe how we feel about this news today. A kid with the brightest future, beyond being a talented young footballer, he was a blessed young man. Our football family will gather around his family during this difficult time. Rest in perfect peace Kaylen Dennis."
