A Welsh primary school has paid tribute to teacher and footballer Ioan Evans, who died suddenly at the age of 25 over the weekend.
Cwmbach Church in Wales Primary School described Evans as a 'real-life super hero' and a 'wonderful role model' whose 'infectious smile brightened his classroom and our corridors each day'. The school said pupils 'absolutely adored him'.
Evans also played for JD Cymru South club Afan Lido, making his last appearance on Friday night against Pontypridd United. He was a former Cardiff City academy player and had studied at Cardiff Met University.
Afan Lido described Evans as one of their longest-serving players, with 16 goals in 127 appearances. He captained the team on several occasions and was named both managers' player of the year and players' player of the year last season.
Cardiff City Academy expressed shock and sadness at the news, saying: 'All our thoughts are with Ioan’s family and friends at this sad and difficult time.'
