Saani Dendem, the revered juvenile football administrator and owner of Anokye Stars, has tragically passed away in Kumasi. The 75-year-old, renowned for discovering numerous Ghanaian footballing talents, succumbed to illness.
Dendem's significant contributions to colts football, particularly in the Ashanti Region, have been widely acknowledged. His keen eye for talent has shaped the careers of several players, including Stanley Attobrah, Francis Akwaffo, Prince Polley, William Thompson, and the illustrious Bashiru Gambo.
His demise represents a substantial loss to Ghanaian football, given his immense influence and invaluable role in talent development.
Many within the football community have expressed profound grief over his passing, emphasizing the indelible mark he leaves on the sport.
Tributes pouring in on social media underscore Dendem's enduring legacy and the profound impact he has had on the Ghanaian football landscape.
The President of Young Apostles, Sammy Anim Addo, wrote on Twitter, "A football scouting legend par excellence! Mohammed ‘Dendem’ Sani Pollux, your enviable work of discovering several football talents from the Ashanti Region is testament of your life, story and legacy. Today, you depart the earth, but your legacy will live on for a long time. Rest in Peace, ‘Dendem’."