He collapsed and died while playing a friendly football match in Cape Coast with some retired players.

Tetteh succeeded in winning the West African Football Union (WAFU) competition in 1982 as a player with former premier side, Sekondi Hasaacas.

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He would later ply his trade in America before becoming a football administrator.

Sly Tetteh formed Liberty Professionals and established academies in other West African countries to unearth talents.

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The former player for the ‘Giants of the West’ is credited for grooming renowned Ghanaian footballers like Michael Essien, Sulley Muntari, Derrick Boateng, John Paintsil, Addoquaye Pappoe, Kwadwo Asamoah, etc