Ibrahima Konate confirms passing of his dad
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Ibrahima Konaté Confirms Passing of His Father Hamady
Liverpool defender Ibrahima Konaté has shared the heartbreaking news of his father Hamady's passing via an emotional Instagram post on January 22, 2026.[1][2] The 26-year-old French centre-back, a practising Muslim, wrote: "To Allah we belong and to Him we shall return," reflecting his deep faith amid grief.[1][2]
Konaté missed Liverpool's 3-0 Champions League victory over Marseille on January 21 at Anfield, as he returned to France for a family matter.[1][2] Manager Arne Slot confirmed the absence post-match, saying: "First of all, for the family matter, why he is not here, it is very sad for him."[1] Slot noted the tactical impact, having paired Konaté with Virgil van Dijk as his preferred centre-back duo this season.[1]
In his post to 3.2 million followers, Konaté detailed the Salat al-Janazah (funeral prayer) scheduled for Friday, January 23, after Jumu'ah prayers at 12:45 pm in Paris.[1][2] He shared a hadith: "The Messenger of Allah said: There is no deceased person for whom a group of Muslims, numbering one hundred, pray, all supplicating for him, without their requests being accepted."[1][2]
The Liverpool community has rallied around Konaté, with the club securing three points that guarantee automatic knockout stage qualification.[2] He is unlikely to feature in the upcoming Premier League match against Bournemouth on January 24, pending family updates.[2] Amid his contract expiring this season and interest from Real Madrid, focus remains on supporting him through this loss.[2]
Konaté's message underscores resilience rooted in faith, as tributes pour in from fans and teammates during this difficult time.[1][2]
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