Former Ghana Premier League striker, Hans Kwofie, passed away in a tragic accident on Friday, June 21, 2024, alongside a friend of the footballer.
Following his death, reports have emerged indicating a rather sad story behind the untimely demise of the two friends.
According to a report by Sompa Sports, Hans Kwofie was due to travel to Germany in the first week of July to join a new club, while the friend who died with him was to get married the next day before their passing.
“His friend, who was to get married today (Saturday), had come to visit him at home, and they were told of food being prepared; Hans’ wife told them she was preparing food, but he said no, the food will take time. So they moved a car to go and eat at a bush chop-bar around Dadwin. They were going to eat and return, and that’s when they met the tragedy.
“They had finished eating and were turning around to return when the incident occurred,” the report by Sompa Sports added.
The report added that, in order to ensure the safety of Hans ahead of his travel to Germany, his father had seized his car key to stop him from driving, and that the car he was driving during the accident belonged to a friend.
“Even the car he was using was not his. The car belonged to Samuel Nzemaba. His father had seized his personal car two weeks ago because he did not want him to drive,” a sports presenter stated on Saturday, June 22, 2024, on Sompa Sports.
Hans Kwofie was a striker and was the Ghana Premier League top scorer in the 2017 season.
The late player made three appearances for Ghana’s U-20 side, the Black Satellites.
Some of the Ghana Premier League clubs he played for include Medeama, Ashgold, Legon Cities, Bechem United, Heart of Lions, and Aduana Stars.
The 35-year-old was a player for Birgunj United FC in Nepal until his death.
Some back story:
*Hans Kwofie was due to leave for Germany in the first week of July.
*The friend he was with when the accident happened is getting married tomorrow & now they don’t know how to tell the would be bride.
*Big NPP funeral cos of his dad.
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