A A local footballer has died in Ghana’s Eastern Region after a head-on collision during a community “Sunday Special” football in Kyebi-Asiakwa.
A The tragic occurrence has deeply affected the Kyebi-Asiakwa village in Ghana’s Eastern Region, as a footballer lost his life during a local “Sunday Special” match.
On August 10, 2025, a local game took a tragic turn when two players unexpectedly collided. Both guys apparently sustained significant head injuries, with one falling instantly on the pitch.
According to eyewitnesses, fellow players intervened promptly, placing the unconscious footballer in a taxi and bringing him to the nearest hospital for emergency treatment. Unfortunately, their attempts were futile, and the victim was declared dead shortly after arrival.
A local witness described what happened in a now-viral video:
This is a video of a Sunday special game in which two players collide and one collapses. The player was soon rushed to the hospital, but the family learnt that he had died.
The second player involved in the accident is thought to be seeking treatment for his injuries. The player’s identity has been made public.
The game was part of a weekly Sunday gathering where people play friendly football to promote community spirit. Residents reported that the environment prior to the disaster was upbeat and casual, which was in stark contrast to the shock and loss that ensued.
People from all around the region have sent messages of condolence, expressing their grief for the family of the deceased.
Authorities have yet to issue an official comment, but community members are advocating for improved access to medical care at local games in the hopes that such tragedies can be avoided in the future.
The horrific incident was captured on video.
