The football world was thrown into a state of mourning following the demise of Soulama Abdoulaye at his hometown in Burkina Faso.
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The former Burkina Faso international graced the Ghana Premier League for nine consecutive seasons playing for the two most glamourous clubs in the country- Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak.
Hence, a final between the Phobiale Sports and and the Porcupine Warriors was appropriate for the fallen hero to be honoured.
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In the game Saddick Adams bagged a hat-trick as Kotoko thrashed Hearts of Oak 1-3 at the Tamale Sports Stadium on Sunday.
Soulama Abdoulaye won four Ghana Premier League titles, all with Asante Kotoko- 2007-08, 2011-12, 2012-13 and 2013-14.