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  • See how many football legends you have lost in the last two months

    See how many football legends you have lost in the last two months

    The last quarter has been challenging for Ghana football, with the unfortunate passing of several football legends and cult heroes within the past few weeks.

    Overall, 2023 has been a somber year for Ghanaian football, marked by the devastating loss of some of the nation’s most celebrated footballers.

    Regrettably, the toll has intensified in the final stretch of the year, with Ghana mourning the loss of three former players and one active footballer in a brief span.

    Papa Arko


    The former captain of Asante Kotoko passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023, after battling an illness.

    Papa Arko, as the former Asante Kotoko captain was known, captained Kotoko to their last Champions League victory in 1983, securing the title as a captain who won the Champions League.

    Joe Debrah

    Asante Kotoko legend Joe Debrah passed away in October due to an unknown cause.

    Former Black Stars defender Anthony Baffoe, in a post on X on October 27, 2023, confirmed the news, stating that ‘we belong to Allah and to him we shall return.’

    Raphael Dwamena

    Late Ghanaian footballer, Raphael Dwamena

    Former Black Stars player Raphael Dwamena passed away on November 11, 2023, after collapsing on a pitch during an Egnatia Rrogozhinë game against Partizani Tirana.

    The Ghanaian striker suffered a heart seizure and fainted on the pitch in the 23rd minute, which unfortunately turned out to be his last moment on earth.

    Robert Eshun

    The late Robert Eshun

    Former Black Stars and Asante Kotoko player Robert Eshun was confirmed dead on Monday, October 23, 2023.

    According to reports, Robert Eshun died after he experienced a heart attack while driving to work in the morning.

  • This is how Ghana lost Kotoko star Robert Eshun – Saddick Adams details

    This is how Ghana lost Kotoko star Robert Eshun – Saddick Adams details


    Prominent sports journalist Saddick Adams, known as Sports Obama, has revealed the cause of death of the revered Asante Kotoko icon, Robert Eshun, widely known as Ebo Electric, during his prime.

    Saddick Adams reported that Eshun tragically suffered a cardiac arrest while en route to his workplace.

    As previously reported by GhanaWeb, Robert Eshun passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, in London, United Kingdom. In response to this sad news, Kumasi Asante Kotoko has issued a statement in which they have offered heartfelt tributes to their former player.

    “We are saddened by the news of the passing of our 1990 FA Cup

    winner, 1990 CAF Champions League semifinalist and ex-Black Stars skilled winger, Robert Eshun. Our heartfelt condolences to his family” wrote Kotoko on social media.

    Eshun, affectionately known as ‘Ebo Electric,’ is fondly remembered for his remarkable goal in the 1990 FA Cup final. His reputation was built on nimble footwork and exceptional soccer skills, which catapulted him to prominence when he joined Asante Kotoko while still a student at T.I. Ahmadiyya Senior High School in Kumasi.

    His extraordinary talent quickly endeared him to football enthusiasts throughout Ghana.

    During his tenure at Asante Kotoko, he made a significant impact, contributing numerous goals to the club. One of his most unforgettable moments was his pivotal goal in the 1990 FA Cup final. Additionally, he played a vital role as a member of Kotoko’s squad in the CAF African Cup Championship.

    Eshun’s dazzling performances didn’t escape the notice of European clubs, who expressed a strong interest in signing the young sensation after his outstanding performance for Ghana in a U-21 AFCON qualifier tournament held in Egypt.

    He subsequently made the move to Europe, where he played for various clubs in Belgium and Turkey, including Turnhout, Tielen, Lommel, and Dessel.

    Throughout his active football career, Eshun’s extraordinary dribbling skills consistently left opponents and fans alike in admiration. These exceptional abilities earned him the moniker ‘Ebo Electric’ among local football enthusiasts.