Hearts of Oak fan passes on during Homowo Charity Cup

Ghana Premier League Club Hearts of Oak have announced the sad demise of a fan, William Nii Laryea, during their 2024 Homowo Cup clash against Heart of Lions on Sunday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The fan was said to have collapsed at the Stadium when the game was in session. This prompted the emergency service to attend to him and later rushed to the hospital but unfortunately, he couldn’t make it.

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The club issued a statement confirming the loss of a fan Monday, it read, “The management of Accra Hearts of Oak with a heavy heart wishes to express our sincere condolences to the family of William Nii Laryea, who met his untimely death yesterday at the Accra Sports Stadium.

“The unfortunate incident occurred during our game against Kpando Heart of Lions in the 2024 Homowo Peace Charity Cup Match. Nii Laryea was a very passionate fan of the club who made time to watch all of our games, either home or away matches.

“His departure to eternity will not only affect his immediate family but also, we as a club since we would lose his unflinching support and the passion with which he followed the club.

“We hope to liaise closely with his family to ensure that we would contribute positively towards a successful final funeral rite of William Nii Laryea.

“Once again, and with a heavy heart, we express our condolences to his family and hope the Almighty God will continue to guide and protect them in these difficult times.

“May the Almighty grant him a lasting resting place.”

https://twitter.com/HeartsOfOakGH/status/1822988896663134414

Hearing the man passed away. Horrible horrible news. Thoughts and prayers for his family. https://t.co/z3IcSukmj4

— Clinton Eleto (@ClintonEleto) August 11, 2024

Hearts of Oak went on to win 8-7 on penalties after Hussein Mohammed restored parity deep into regulation time.