PFAG Shocked Over Uriah Asante" Death

The Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG)  have expressed their sadness over the death of former Hearts of Oak midfielder Uriah Asante who passed away on Monday.

Asante, 24 was rushed to the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital on Monday morning after suffering a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead on arrival.

In a statement signed by it’s General Secretary Anthony Baffoe, the PFAG described Uriah Asante as ‘a gentleman with a huge talent’, describing his death as ‘sad’.

“Our offices and some of our members have been receiving calls from various people worldwide seeking to know the truth or otherwise of the sad news.

“Uriah was a gentleman with such a huge talent. It is so sad we have lost such a player at a this young age.

“Death of footballers especially through such tragic means is unbearable but we can only hope it never happens again.

“Our heart is with the family of Uriah in such difficult time and we can only ask them be strong,” The statemen read.

Uriah Asante was a member of Ghana’s Under 23 team that won the country’s first ever gold medal at the 2013 All African Games in Maputo.

 

 

PFAG Shocked Over Uriah Asante" Death

Acheampong Devasted By Asante"s Death

Former Kumasi Asante Kotoko and Ghana Youth international attacker Benjamin Acheampong has been left devastated on hearing the passing of Urea Asante after a short illness.

Benjamin Acheampong described the death of Urea as shocking and believes it is a universal caution to all footballers on the local scene.

The agile centre forward dubbed life in this world as meaningless and urged footballers to instill the fear of God into their social life alongside their chosen profession.

The devastated center forward touted the departed former Hearts Of Oak as one of the finest architects of the modern game and called for the mercies of God on him.

Speaking to www.sportscrusader.com on the sudden death of Urea Asante, Ben Acheampong sounded religiously amidst devastation.

“Yes we will all die one day but the death of Urea Asante left me thinking what next. He was one of the finest players in our generation and his death should be enough warning for those of us still in active football. I think it is time footballers instill the fear of God into their life knowing death waits for no man”, Ben told sports crusader.

The US based agile centre forward added, ” the technical abilities of Urea was a blessing to anybody by him and I believe it will take time to get over his lost. He was a great fellow even as an opponent. May the good Lord grant him favours eternally ”

Ben Acheampong starred prominently for Jordanian side Aqaba across the 2015 season but has been crocked by injuries since the end of the campaign.

The former Wa All Stars forward however look bound to return to the field by the start of the 2016/17 European season.

Acheampong Devasted By Asante"s Death

Former Hearts Player Dies At 24

Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Uriah Asante has passed on, according to reports. 

The 24-year-old midfielder suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital in Accra on Monday.

Asante becomes the latest football player to pass away in a year that has seen several football icons including Nigerian Coach Stephen Keshi lost their lives.

Asante played for Hearts of Oak on loan from Pure Joy FC and blossomed in two seasons.

He then left for Tunisia to play for Etoile du Sahel and EGS Gafsa.

Former Hearts Player Dies At 24