Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko player Kabiru Imoro passed away after collapsing during a neighborhood football game.
On Tuesday, July 18, the striker passed out during the game in his native Akwatia, Ghana’s Eastern Region.
All attempts to revive him on the field reportedly failed, and he died.
Saddick Adams, a sports journalist, tweeted the tragic news that Kabiru Imoro had died after collapsing during a neighborhood soccer match close to his home.
A family member, Hashmiu Moro, confirmed the tragic occurrence.
“Former Asante Kotoko, Medeama SC and RTU striker Kabiru Moro has passed on this evening in his hometown Akwatia.
“His family member Hashmiu Moro confirmed on Angel Sports Kabiru collapsed while playing community football near his house,” Saddick Adams wrote in a Twitter post.
In other sports news, online users have praised the retired Ghanaian boxing legend Azumah Nelson as he enters another significant decade on Wednesday, July 19 (today).
The Two-weight World Champion, also known as the Professor, has turned 65. He held the WBC Featherweight title from 1984 to 1987 and a dual WBC Super-featherweight title from 1988 to 1997.
Since then, Azumah Nelson has received support from fans and online users.
