Ghanaian football has been hit by reports of the death of former defender Tijani Joshua, who played for Sekondi Hasaacas, Wa All Stars, AshantiGold SC and Aduana FC.

The reported news was shared by Ghanaian journalist Nuhu Adam. Joshua played mainly as a left-back and was also capable of featuring in central defence.

Beyond his club career, he earned national team recognition in November 2013 when then-coach Maxwell Konadu included him in Ghana’s squad for the WAFU Nations Cup.

Joshua helped the Black Stars win the tournament, featuring in the campaign that ended with a 3-1 victory over Senegal in the final.

He was also part of Ghana’s squad for the 2014 African Nations Championship, where the team reached the final but finished second.

His reported death marks a loss for the clubs he represented and the national team he served during his football career.