President Nana Addo Dankwah Akufo Addo, the president of Ghana has joined a host of sympathizers to mourn ex-Ghana international, Manuel Junior Agogo.
The first gentleman of the land could not hold back his emotions upon hearing the sad news on Thursday morning.
The former Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker passed on at his UK based despite recovering from stroke months ago.
The likes of Asamoah Gyan, Andre Ayew, ex-Ghana defender Anthony Baffoe and many current and former Black Stars players are in a state of shock after hearing the unfortunate news.
Agogo died at the age of 40.
Saddened by the news of the death of former Black Stars Striker, Junior Agogo. He was a fine footballer, and was always proud to represent our nation. My sincere condolences to his family. May his soul rest in perfect peace.
— Nana Akufo-Addo (@NAkufoAddo) August 22, 2019
He was an integral part of Black Stars squad during the CAN 2008 hosted in Ghana and will be remembered for scoring the winner against Nigeria in Accra.