Coach EK Afranie dies in tragic accident

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Sober 7 years ago

Rest in peace.

Rest in peace.
OYOKOBA 7 years ago

Oh my goodness that is a tragic loss. A great man, a moral pillar is gone. Back in the day, me and my classmates....1972, at Technology Secondary School (TechSec) Kumasi, were the very first students that Coach Afranie ever t ...
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Oh my goodness that is a tragic loss. A great man, a moral pillar is gone. Back in the day, me and my classmates....1972, at Technology Secondary School (TechSec) Kumasi, were the very first students that Coach Afranie ever took charge of when he graduated from Winneba Sports Training College. I was in Form 1A, he was freshly minted coach and oh boy what an inspiration that he was. He made us believe in ourselves that we can do whatever we want if we put our minds to it. Very soon we were doing gymnastics, acrobatics, athletics, field hockey, basket ball, tennis, cross country running etc. You name it, we went at it never ever doubting in ourselves that we can take on any opposition out there.

His inspiration spilled off into other areas like embarking on journeys to other schools to take them on in debates. I can say without a shadow of doubt that Coach Afranie played a crucial role in making me and countless number of our class of 1972 to become who we are today in all fields of endeavour. I am very grateful I was able to talk to Coach Afranie last year over the phone when he visited a relative in Calgary, Canada, and to express my gratitude to him in moulding me. Incrediblly, he never seemed to have forgotten any of us, perhaps because we were his very first. What a great disciplinarian and motivator that we have lost. Rest in perfect peace Coach Afranie. You touched and inspired a whole generation to climb the highest mountain and be strong and steadfast. I would toast you tonight. Oh my God, you inspired me to do all the flips and balancing on the bars and beams. And your face never changed over the years, same old chiseled jaws and biceps. A coach for all seasons and generations. You did Ghana proud. Damirifa due! Ghana's great. Me and my friends- Form One Class of 1972, wish you Godspeed. Love you.
PROTEGE 7 years ago

Touching Tribute.

Touching Tribute.
Mr Bond 7 years ago

What news is that?Come on,This is disgusting and shameful.Where is the journalistic skills in the news?This journalist need trainee and writing skills.

What news is that?Come on,This is disgusting and shameful.Where is the journalistic skills in the news?This journalist need trainee and writing skills.
Dzigaman 7 years ago

95 % of Ghanaians driving on our roads have never had a proffesional driver tuition or even taken a driving test.
The route through driving is a few lessons from a friend or relative on how to drive in straight lines and tur ...
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95 % of Ghanaians driving on our roads have never had a proffesional driver tuition or even taken a driving test.
The route through driving is a few lessons from a friend or relative on how to drive in straight lines and turning the steering. Majority of them graduate from driver's mate to full blown drivers overnight, money exchanges hands and they become killers on our roads.
The DVLA needs to wake up and stop putting lives at risk.
aboaba 7 years ago

Well said. Our corrupt dvla continue to churn out illiterate drivers without my recourse. Please DVLA, you are all murderers and should be jailed. The blame of most deaths are squarely on your doorstep! Time for government to ...
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Well said. Our corrupt dvla continue to churn out illiterate drivers without my recourse. Please DVLA, you are all murderers and should be jailed. The blame of most deaths are squarely on your doorstep! Time for government to wake up and start prosecuting wayward recalcitrants. Once they know there are consequences, they will reform. Mahama, this is your next policy directive I beg, please save lives.
Koo Nimo 7 years ago

DVLA should be sued for cooperate manslaughter or murder. If DVLA is not doing its work well and people are dying, the Head of DVLA should be prosecuted

DVLA should be sued for cooperate manslaughter or murder. If DVLA is not doing its work well and people are dying, the Head of DVLA should be prosecuted
Akwasi 7 years ago

You are the same people who will turn around if any restrictions or laws are introduced to tighten how we get drivers' licenses or how our speed is monitored on our roads. And you will link it one political party or the other ...
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You are the same people who will turn around if any restrictions or laws are introduced to tighten how we get drivers' licenses or how our speed is monitored on our roads. And you will link it one political party or the other. Ghana is a mess, but we need to understand putting it right starts with us as individuals.
CHAKAA 7 years ago

You telling the truth Akwasi we are our own enemies, and we have the guts to talk about politics and policies where are the institutions? God have marcy on us

We all live in fools paradise

You telling the truth Akwasi we are our own enemies, and we have the guts to talk about politics and policies where are the institutions? God have marcy on us

We all live in fools paradise
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Ghanaba 7 years ago

Hmmmmm!!I'm at a loss for words. God deliver our country and its leaders. What a sad way to go, coach hene Afranie. RIP

Hmmmmm!!I'm at a loss for words. God deliver our country and its leaders. What a sad way to go, coach hene Afranie. RIP
CHAKAA 7 years ago

Hmm Ghana coach may your soul rest in peace

Hmm Ghana coach may your soul rest in peace
EC CHARLOTTE MUST RESIGN 7 years ago

COACH HENE BYE BYE O!WE DID LOVE YOU,REST IN PERFECT PEACE.

COACH HENE BYE BYE O!WE DID LOVE YOU,REST IN PERFECT PEACE.
CHAKAA 7 years ago

A coach like EK Afranie's death in such circumstaces deserves proper report and coverage than this Ghana web proper jokers paa

A coach like EK Afranie's death in such circumstaces deserves proper report and coverage than this Ghana web proper jokers paa
kofi 7 years ago

MAHAMA'S BAD ROADS........THEN HE WANTS ANOTHER 4 YEARS.....THE EVIEL THAT MEN DO LEADS AFTER THEM

MAHAMA'S BAD ROADS........THEN HE WANTS ANOTHER 4 YEARS.....THE EVIEL THAT MEN DO LEADS AFTER THEM
Fresco 7 years ago

RIP

RIP
Martin 7 years ago

With limited information provided in the article and from the pictures, it appears this is the case of single vehicular accident. Was speeding involved and if so, did the ambulance driver fail to maintain control of the vehic ...
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With limited information provided in the article and from the pictures, it appears this is the case of single vehicular accident. Was speeding involved and if so, did the ambulance driver fail to maintain control of the vehicle? Most Ghanaian drivers are illiterates who can barely read road signs and have limited driving skills. It shouldn't surprise anyone if investigations show that the ambulance driver has no license.
Yaa Nkosuo 7 years ago

What a tragedy. May he Rest in Peace

What a tragedy. May he Rest in Peace
SELORM 7 years ago

He served his nation with love and dedication. This shouldn't be the way he exit this world but who am to judge, God is the best judge.

Coach Afranie, Rest In Peace. We love you.

He served his nation with love and dedication. This shouldn't be the way he exit this world but who am to judge, God is the best judge.

Coach Afranie, Rest In Peace. We love you.
Ric 7 years ago

RIP Coach E K Afraid .

RIP Coach E K Afraid .
Abu malik 7 years ago

RIP

RIP
Again 7 years ago

Have you not heard from Mr Dauda the minister in NDC party junior brother saying he used to kill human being everyday, Dead Goat president has settled us in traps, that ambulance drive can kill you and the minister too can ki ...
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Have you not heard from Mr Dauda the minister in NDC party junior brother saying he used to kill human being everyday, Dead Goat president has settled us in traps, that ambulance drive can kill you and the minister too can kill and IGB and his co will nothing. This man death is mistake from John Dramani Mahama because of feck roads he has made for us
Kasavubu 7 years ago

Can't just get it!
GAFA or what they call them now...You couldnt afford an air ticket for him to smoothly get to Kumasi, abi?

Can't just get it!
GAFA or what they call them now...You couldnt afford an air ticket for him to smoothly get to Kumasi, abi?
atia 7 years ago

Retirees die in their numbers at offices of the Accountant-General and SSNIT waiting to collect their benefits, No free bus tickets for the aged. Is this a country worth dying for? JDM is criss crossing the country in chopper ...
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Retirees die in their numbers at offices of the Accountant-General and SSNIT waiting to collect their benefits, No free bus tickets for the aged. Is this a country worth dying for? JDM is criss crossing the country in choppers for political campaigns and a renowned veteran coach like Afranie could not be airlhfted from Accra to Kumasi to seek medical care. May God curse all greedy politicians. His family must sack any politician who comes to shed crocodile tears
francis 7 years ago

Why ksi,where are the doctorsame the nation produces every year. Couldnot the 37 military or korle bu or any of the hospitals in Accra help.oh Ghana.yet we have money to do bus brandinow. ..

Why ksi,where are the doctorsame the nation produces every year. Couldnot the 37 military or korle bu or any of the hospitals in Accra help.oh Ghana.yet we have money to do bus brandinow. ..
Dartey Seth 7 years ago

May his soul rest in perfect peace. Coach Hene

May his soul rest in perfect peace. Coach Hene
ASCONA 7 years ago

It's so sad! In as much as we sympathize with the family of the late coach Afranie, we must ask ourselves the lessons that such a tragedy leaves for posterity.
No wonder we live in a country in which law enforcement has beco ...
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It's so sad! In as much as we sympathize with the family of the late coach Afranie, we must ask ourselves the lessons that such a tragedy leaves for posterity.
No wonder we live in a country in which law enforcement has become a poodle for the government of the day. They manipulate the country's police service as and when they feel like doing so. No motor checks and related police activities on our road to gradually deal with unqualified persons on our roads. Hence, what do we expect apart from the danming consequences were witnessing on our roads?
Vision less country with visionless leaders!
Elizabeth 7 years ago

We will never forget u, your soul rest in perfect peace

We will never forget u, your soul rest in perfect peace
Kwabena (New York ) 7 years ago

RIP big man

RIP big man
fasty 7 years ago

oh Ghana where frm these shocking death's.

oh Ghana where frm these shocking death's.
fasty dee 7 years ago

R.I.P

R.I.P
Kabs 7 years ago

Are these ambulances at all.Theae are used to carry dead bodies every weekends instead of their intended purposes hence some of these problems.Ambulances in Ghana carry more dead bodies than than attending to emergency servi ...
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Are these ambulances at all.Theae are used to carry dead bodies every weekends instead of their intended purposes hence some of these problems.Ambulances in Ghana carry more dead bodies than than attending to emergency services.
ADA 7 years ago

pls do u have any evidence that the National Ambulance has been carrying dead bodies?? Don't just write a comment because others are commenting.

pls do u have any evidence that the National Ambulance has been carrying dead bodies?? Don't just write a comment because others are commenting.
Nash 7 years ago

This is very sad new may his soul rest in peace

This is very sad new may his soul rest in peace
GKA 7 years ago

I saw this 'accident' . I was in the VIP bus behind the ambulance. It is the tyre that got burst and over turned severally into the Birim river just before Linda Dor rest stop. He was trapped under the ambulance. We couldn't ...
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I saw this 'accident' . I was in the VIP bus behind the ambulance. It is the tyre that got burst and over turned severally into the Birim river just before Linda Dor rest stop. He was trapped under the ambulance. We couldn't lift the vehicle up. The driver was badly injured and we feared we may lose him so we focused on saving the driver. The patient was crying for help but we were powerless to save him/ her with our bare hands as the person was trapped under the ambulance. I did not know who....but seeing the fotos now I just realised..... It occurred around 7.35 am just when Hillary called Trump to concede defeat..... Was on the fine getting filla on the elections on TV. Rest in peace coach. We did our best
GKA 7 years ago

* was on the fone

* was on the fone
Quojo, Florida. 7 years ago

Sometimes the best doesn't last long, you were a gem to almighty Ghana, I wish you well in the next world

Sometimes the best doesn't last long, you were a gem to almighty Ghana, I wish you well in the next world
Appiah-Nyamekye 7 years ago

News on the death of coach Afranie was really shocking. That's is Ghana where heros don't have respect among even peers and colleagues. This is not time to lament on the poor treatments people are having at all places. Imagin ...
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News on the death of coach Afranie was really shocking. That's is Ghana where heros don't have respect among even peers and colleagues. This is not time to lament on the poor treatments people are having at all places. Imagine a retired official who goes to his former place of work and the harrowing experience he experiences . Well enough is enough. Let me however seize the opportunity to commiserate with old time colleagues, Joe Afranie formerly of NIB and Prudenti Banks and his brother, Mpaeb)Transport. In all things remember God knows best.

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