Footballer stabbed to death in London named by club in heartbreaking tribute as man charged with murder

Sunday league side Zaza FC has paid tribute to one of their players, who was found stabbed in Back Hill, Clerkenwell on the evening of October 18. He was rushed to hospital for treatment, but died three days later.

The club have named the victim as left winger Abdul-Latif Pouget. The 20-year-old had been with the club since he was 14 years old, and regularly featured for the side in the Barnet Sunday Football League.

Posting a tribute to Pouget on social media, a club statement said: “It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we inform you of the death of our player and friend Abdul-Latif Pouget.

“You will be missed but never forgotten. You have captured a place in our hearts. Rest in peace.”

Oguzcan Dereli, 26 from Islington, was arrested in connection with the incident and charged with murder on October 21.

Superintendent Jack Rowlands said: “A young man has tragically died in this incident and our thoughts go out to the victim's friends and family at this terribly sad time.

“We made a quick arrest, and have been able to bring murder charges against the suspect as we accelerate this investigation following the untimely death of the victim.

“We understand a close-knit community is in shock but we are determined to bring justice for the victim's loved ones and continue to support the local neighbourhood as best as we can during this difficult time.”

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101, quoting the crime reference CAD 8294/18Oct.