Ghana’s football community has been thrown into mourning following the tragic murder of 23-year-old footballer Agartha Takyiwaa, popularly known as “1 Cedi.”
Takyiwaa was a player for Kumasi-based Fabulous Ladies FC, competing in the Ghana Women’s Premier League.
Her body was reportedly discovered at Sokoban Aboabo, near Adum Afrancho, in the Ashanti Region. Beyond her football career, the young player was also known to work as a commercial tricycle rider and trotro mate.
The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into the incident, with preliminary reports suggesting that some suspects have been arrested.
Her tragic death has sent shockwaves across the Ghanaian football fraternity, with tributes expected to pour in for the young footballer whose life was cut short.
The incident has once again cast a spotlight on the safety and well-being of young women pursuing their livelihoods both on and off the football pitch.
May her soul rest in peace.
