The Ghanaian football space has been hit with the death of Former Ghana President Jerry John Rawlings who passed away on Thursday at age 73.
Rawlings, Ghana’s first President of the Fourth Republic, passed at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where he was receiving treatment on Thursday.
It was unclear what caused his death, but reports say he was unwell and was at the intensive care unit at the hospital.
His death has shocked the country with a lot of tributes from the international community pouring in.
The former Ghanaian leader was passionate about football and was the last president on the seat when Ghana won its fourth AFCON title in 1982.
Ghana's Black Stars wore a black armband to honour the late President in their 2021 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Sudan at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew dedicated the win after the game to the late President.
Below are the tributes from the clubs below:
Hearts of Oak
Hearts mourn the loss of former President Rawlings. Read the details below:https://t.co/9pSlnlThD2
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— Phobians (@HeartsOfOakGH) November 12, 2020
Asante Kotoko
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— Asante Kotoko SC (@AsanteKotoko_SC) November 12, 2020
Medeama SC
We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of former Ghana President H.E. Jerry John Rawlings.
Our hearts and thoughts are with his immediate family, his party, government and the people of Ghana.
may he rest in Peace.#MEDSC #MauveandYellow ?? #MEDSCtotheNextLevel pic.twitter.com/BnPWo8HPwC
— Medeama SC (@MedeamaSC) November 12, 2020
Dreams FC
The entire Dreams FC family is pained by the sudden death of former President of the Republic of Ghana @JJRawlings_. Our thoughts are with the family.
A Father is gone ? Rest well #PapaJ. pic.twitter.com/JrtW53BvFu
— Dreams Football Club (@DreamsFootballC) November 12, 2020
Legon Cities
In his time as leader of the country, Ghana made a lot of headway in sports and competed strongly in the international Space. His efforts were unmatched and always wanted Ghanaian representatives to do well..Rest well Sir...@JJRawlings_ #LegonCities #TheRoyals pic.twitter.com/WJIZYQwVuH
— Legon Cities FC (@LegonCitiesFC) November 12, 2020