The ex-Ghana international, who was full of life in the early hours of today, couldn’t survive cardiac arrest and lost his life after being rushed to the Sunyani government hospital for treatment.
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Ex-Black Stars striker George Arthur passes on
George Arthur has died of cardiac arrest about an hour ago at Sunyani today (Sunday).
George Arthur
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Arthur was playing draughts with friends when he suddenly collapsed and died upon reaching the Sunyani government hospital.
King George Arthur, as he was affectionately called during his playing days, joined Kumasi Asante Kotoko in the 1980’s from Brong Ahafo United before he moved to Al Ahly.
He is remembered by Kotoko faithful for scoring a brace in 1987 against their archrivals, Hearts of Oak in 1987 in a league game at the Ohene Djan Sports Stadium, Accra.
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The deadly striker was also part of the Black Stars team in the late 1980’s.
George Arthur later assumed administrative position as the CEO of B.A United.
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