In a display of solidarity and remembrance, Crystal Palace Football Club came together to pay a touching tribute to Elianne Andam, the 15-year-old Ghanaian schoolgirl tragically lost to a senseless act of violence in the heart of Croydon, London.
As the sun dipped below the iconic Selhurst Park stadium, players, staff, and fans united in grief and respect, standing in a somber mood.
Andam, whose parents are from Ghana, was knifed to death by a 17-year-old in South London in broad daylight.
"The players wore black armbands at Old Trafford following the absolutely devastating and tragic news that Elianne Andam was killed in Croydon last week. The heartbreak of her family and friends in unimaginable; our depest condolences to them and everyone in our community who has been affected by the senseless attack. To honour Elianne, and with the agreement of her family, we will hold a minute's applause at Selhurst Park just before kick-off today as we come together as a community," a statement from Crystal Palace chairman, Steve Parish read.
Ghanaian trio Jordan Ayew, Jeffrey Schlupp, and Jesurun Rak-Sakyi were part of the team that paid tribute to the late Elianne Nana Ama Andam.
British-Ghanaian rapper Stormzy had earlier joined hundreds at a candlelit vigil for the late Elianne Nana Ama Andam.