Ghanaians and the world mourn Junior Agogo on social media

12:13 - 22 August 2019

Former Black Stars player Junior Agogo passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2019.

The 40-year-old who scored 12 goals in 27 games for Ghana suffered stroke a few years after his playing career.

Agogo’s death has prompted a series of tributes on social media with Ghanaians sharing their memories of the former striker.

Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan shared a photo of his former teammate on Instagram with the caption:

“Thanks for the memories JUNIOR. R.I.P bro.”

Here is how Ghanaians shared their last respect to Junior Agogo:

Junior Agogo.

Thanks for the memories.
— Michael Oti Adjei (@OtiAdjei) August 22, 2019

oh my GOODNESS!! R.I.P Junior agogo!!! life!!
— Cassie (@Cassie_Rama) August 22, 2019

RIP Junior Agogo. Ghana will miss you
— Marvin Duke Toviéku (@TheGlazingPro) August 22, 2019

Very sad new rest in peace Manuel junior agogo
— Demuss nffc musson (@DemussDarren) August 22, 2019

Someone should reply or rt with the time, day and details about this match and win himself or herself airtime.

RIP Junior Agogo pic.twitter.com/BTVEtsDcAh
— Official_Fayah🔥 (@Fayah_Sunbae) August 22, 2019

I feel Ghana and the Ministry of Youth and sports did not do much for Junior Agogo ever since he left us and times he experienced the stroke. Look at how everyone is posting his pic as if when he was alive and bedridden, we played a role. What role did we play?
RIP Junior...
— Komla Mankrado! (@sey_degenius) August 22, 2019

RIP Junior Agogo...my deepest condolences to the bereaved fam 🙏🏾😥
— P. Wonder★🇬🇭🇳🇬 (@Quojo_Evergreen) August 22, 2019

Rip man Junior Agogo u will always be remember in our hearts pic.twitter.com/x3qNcuxWKY
— Tema Xxxtentacion (@ace_kojo) August 22, 2019

Former Nottingham Forest and Ghana striker Junior Agogo dies aged 40 in London hospital https://t.co/n0fZvQiVJw pic.twitter.com/zwuJukUn8i
— Mail Sport (@MailSport) August 22, 2019

May junior Agogo’s Soul rest in peace
Will forever remember the good memories from CAN 2008 ❤️
— Kay💧 (@Kaypoisson1) August 22, 2019