Sister of Socceroos star killed in car crash before Asian Cup quarter-final

The sister of Socceroos forward Awer Mabil has been killed in a car accident in Adelaide while he was playing in the Asian Cup overseas.

Bor Mabil, 19, was killed when the car she was in crashed into a fence in the northern suburb of Andrews Farm at 12.30am on Saturday.

Australia’s midfielder Awer Mabil, during an earlier match in this month’s AFC Asian Cup in Abu Dhabi.Credit:AP

The 19-year-old man driving the car has been charged with dangerous driving causing death, and driving while disqualified.

Mabil was unaware of his sister's death during Australia's Asian Cup quarter-final 1-0 loss to UAE early on Saturday morning.

Football Federal Australia released a statement late on Saturday morning, requesting the media respect the family's privacy.

"FFA extends its deepest sympathies to Awer, the Mabil family, and Bor's friends, at this difficult time," the statement said.

AAP

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