The Ghanaian football community has been thrown into a state of mourning over the loss of former Kumasi Asante Kotoko striker, Kabiru Moro, who tragically passed away in his hometown of Akwatia in the Eastern Region.
The 35-year-old collapsed during a community football match on Tuesday evening, July 18, 2023, and was unable to be revived.
Sports journalist Saddick Adams broke the sad news via Twitter, stating that Kabiru Moro passed away after collapsing while playing a community football match near his house.
Hashmiu Moro, a family member, confirmed the tragic event.
“Former Asante Kotoko, Medeama SC and RTU striker Kabiru Moro has passed on this evening in his hometown Akwatia.
“His family member Hashmiu Moro confirmed on Angel Sports Kabiru collapsed while playing community football near his house,” Saddick Adams wrote in a Twitter post.
Born on February 15, 1988, Kabiru Moro enjoyed a memorable career in the Ghana Premier League.
He showcased his goal-scoring prowess during stints with several prominent Ghanaian clubs, including Kumasi Asante Kotoko, Medeama SC, and Real Tamale United (RTU).