Nine-year-old Hannah Teklic is being remembered as a “bright and beautiful soul” who loved to play sport with her friends.
Her football club, Marrickville FC, will wear black armbands in her honour this weekend.
“Hannah loved playing football with her friends and had been part of Marrickville FC for three years,” the club said on social media.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with her parents Ivan and Wasima, her family, friends and teammates during this difficult time.
“Hannah will be laid to rest in Ireland, with her loved ones.
“Fly high Hannah, watch over us all.”
An online fundraiser set up for the family to assist with funeral costs and ease the financial burden has raised more $40,000.
The community has wrapped its arms around the family, sending condolences and paying tribute to the nine-year-old girl.
“Hannah loved playing soccer, and her team will deeply miss the force that she was on the field,” one person said.
“Terrible news, such a loss for all and so terribly sad for her family and friends,” another said.
The Matildas football team also said its hearts were with Hannah’s family, friends and teammates at this “incredibly difficult” time.
“Her love of the game and playing with her friends represents everything beautiful about the game, and our thoughts are with everyone at the club, her family and her friends,” a statement from the Matildas said.
“Hannah will always be part of our football family.”
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