Benik Afobe has issued an emotional statement following the death of his daughter Amora.
The Bristol City striker's two-year-old daughter passed away on November 29 after suffering a number of complications from a severe infection.
Afobe and wife Lois announced the news last week the world of football showing its support for the former Arsenal and Wolves star.
He has now taken to social media to send a message to those who have offered their support.
"I've had to come off private on Instagram to personally make a public statement," it read.
"On the behalf of Lois, my family and myself, I would like to say thank you to everyone who has messaged or prayed about the death of our baby girl Amora 9 days ago.
"The support we have received is something we will never forget and it means the world to us.
"You've all given us hope and showed the world can come together at times like this and we can all be one.
"Not many know but Amora has a 1 year old sister called Alba and we will be strong for her and Amora now lives inside her little sisters heart and will drive her to grow up and be bold and brave like her older sister was.
"We trust in our Lord Jesus Christ and when we are weak he comforts us. He will protect the family and gives is strength always.
"We want to bounce back and show people that even when we are grieving, we can make a comeback and be strong and never quit in anything you want to do or become.
"I wish I could reply to every person that has messaged me to tell everyone how much it means to us all from the bottom of our hearts.
"Thank you to every football club who posted a message and for the world for being there for us.
"God bless you all. Love Afobe family."
Afobe plies his trade with Bristol City, on loan from Stoke, but is set to miss the rest of the season with a serious knee problem
