Ghana Premier League clubs have paid tribute to Ghana’s former leader Jerry John Rawlings following his death at the age of 73.
Mr Rawlings, Ghana’s first President of the Fourth Republic, passed at the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital where he was receiving treatment.
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 Sports fraternity have not been left out with Premier League clubs mourning over the passing over the statesman.
The 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 which they won.
Black Stars captain Andre Ayew dedicated the win to the late President.
Check out the tributes from the clubs below:
Hearts mourn the loss of former President Rawlings. Read the details below:https://t.co/9pSlnlThD2
— Phobians (@HeartsOfOakGH) November 12, 2020
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Asante Kotoko
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— Asante Kotoko SC (@AsanteKotoko_SC) November 12, 2020
Rest Well Sir pic.twitter.com/4eAnPzQUbo
Medeama SC
We are heartbroken to hear of the passing of former Ghana President H.E. Jerry John Rawlings.
— Medeama SC (@MedeamaSC) November 12, 2020
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
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.
— Dreams Football Club (@DreamsFootballC) November 12, 2020
A Father is gone ????
Rest well #PapaJ. pic.twitter.com/JrtW53BvFu
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
Former captain of the Black Stars Asamoah Gyan also paid his tribute
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— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) November 12, 2020
