BREAKING NEWS: Former Ghana Striker Junior Agogo Is Dead

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Former Ghana striker Junior Agogo is reported dead at age 40 according to reports in England.

According to reports, the unfortunate news occurred on Thursday morning.

Agogo was hospitalized in 2015 after suffering stroke which debilitated him.

In April 2019, the striker revealed that he can no longer write with his right hand after suffering a stroke over four years ago.

He was remembered for his eye-catching performances for the Black Stars during the 2008 Nations Cup on home soil.

The 40-year-old played for the likes of Nottingham Forest, Zamalek Sheffield Wednesday, Queens Park Ranger, Chicago Fire among other clubs.




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