'True legend' - Ghanaians react to news of Opoku Afriyie's demise

Ghanaians have taken to social media to mourn the passing of former Black Stars forward Opoku Afriyie.

The attacker died in Kumasi on Sunday, aged 75.

He is fondly remembered for scoring twice in the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations final to help Ghana win the cup as well as for his exploits with Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko in the Ghana Premier League, where he won the top scorer's award in 1979 and 1981.

Below is some social reaction from Twitter after news of his passing broke on Sunday afternoon:

Sad to hear the passing of former Black Stars player and Team Manager Opoku Afriyie.

You will forever be in my heart for the wise counsel you offered me during my days at Kotoko

Rest In Peace legend pic.twitter.com/glvytQJlOZ

— CK Akonnor (@akonnor_ck) March 29, 2020

Opoku Afriyie “Bayie”is gone..sad news-great striker ????????May his soul rest in perfect peace.May God protect us all.We are never assured of tomorrow.???????????????? pic.twitter.com/YXTztwU8Uy

— Anthony Baffoe (@AnthonyBaffoe) March 29, 2020

Sad news. One of the first players in always wished I had watched in the flesh. So many incredible stories and a reputation to match.

— Godfred Akoto Boafo (@eastsportsman) March 29, 2020

Opoku Afriyie. Played for Hearts, Kotoko and Black Stars. Scored plenty of goals too. Later team manager. Big, big character.

Rest in Peace Bayie.

— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiAdjei) March 29, 2020

Former Black Stars striker, Opoku Afriyie, has died at 75 years pic.twitter.com/VOMJmgGWI1

— Dan Kwaku Yeboah (@DKYeboah_) March 29, 2020

Sad to hear the passing of a father figure, former player and Team Manager of Black Stars, Opoku Afriyie. RIP, TM. You’ll be missed.

— Veronica Commey (@VeronicaCommey) March 29, 2020