Tributes are pouring in for former defender Michael Osei, who also coached top-flight clubs in Ghana.
Coach Osei was on Friday, November 15 reported dead in London, where he is said to have undergone surgery.
The former Black Stars player was active after his playing career, handling the likes of Asante Kotoko, Liberty Professionals and quite recently Bibiani Gold Stars as a coach.
Some of these notable clubs have sent in messages of condolences to the family of their former official.
Asante Kotoko noted that Michael Osei had suffered a heart condition in recent months.
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former player and coach Michael Osei, having sadly suffered with a heart condition in recent months. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family and colleagues.
Rest in peace, Michael. pic.twitter.com/zG9Vn4Onsc
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) November 15, 2024
His last side, Bibiani Gold Stars SC, who lead the Ghana Premier League currently, also expressed condolences to the bereaved family.
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class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good bye, YOU
lived well with us! 🟡🟢 <a
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Bibiani GoldStars SC (@GoldStarsSc) <a
href="https://twitter.com/GoldStarsSc/status/1857515935369932941?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November
15, 2024</a></blockquote>
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Funeral arrangements are yet to be announced.