Ghana Premier League’s Legon Cities pays tribute to late Opoku Afriyie

Ghanaian top flight side Legon Cities FC have offered their a touching tribute to the departed Ghana football legend Opoku Afriyie.

The former Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak player died on Sunday March 29, 2020 in Kumasi at the age of 75.

Known fondly in the football circles as Bayie, Opoku Afriyie was an immense contributor as Ghana won her third Africa Cup of Nations trophy in 1978.

He netted twice as the Black Stars beat the Cranes of Uganda 2-0.

Opoku was also the top scorer in the Ghana elite football league in 1979 and 1981.

After retiring from playing, Bayie took up roles as team manager and welfare officer of the Black Stars. He was also named team manager of Kotoko in 2003.

Shortly after his death, Legon Cities took to Twitter to pay homage to the former Ghana international.

They wrote “One of the greatest ever to have played the game…Former Black Stars striker Opoku Afriyie…Our hearts and thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time…Rest in Peace Bayie…”

One of the greatest ever to have played the game...Former Black Stars striker Opoku Afriyie...Our hearts and thoughts are with the family at this very difficult time...Rest in Peace Bayie... pic.twitter.com/DjjDtlz9r5

— Legon Cities FC (@LegonCitiesFC) March 29, 2020