Ghana’s two top clubs – Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko – on Sunday observed a minute’s silence for Burkina Faso international Soulama Abdoulaye just before kick-off of the 2017 MTN FA Cup final.
It was a sad moment for the two sides as Soulama – who featured for both sides in his playing career in Ghana – died two days ahead of the clash.
He died in his hometown of Banfora after a long illness.
After news of the death of Soulama broke on Saturday morning, the two clubs paid him tribute via their twitter accounts.
We are shocked to learn of the passing of our former goalkeeper Soulama Abdoulaye. We extend our deepest commiserations to his family #AHOSC pic.twitter.com/bsuUrWa5oy
— Accra Hearts of Oak (@HeartsOfOakGH) October 28, 2017
We’re saddened to confirm news of the passing of Soulama Abdoulaye. Our thoughts & prayers go out to his family & the Porcupine fraternity? pic.twitter.com/4lzonC1jEJ
— Asante Kotoko SC (@AsanteKotoko_SC) October 28, 2017
He was buried on Sunday as per Islamic custom.
Soulama died aged 37.
By Emmanuel Kwame Amoh|3news.com|Ghana