Medeama head coach Ibrahim Tanko has shed light on the passing of former Asante Kotoko coach Michael Osei, revealing that he succumbed to heart complications.
Tanko made the revelation during a roundtable discussion with former Black Stars players on the Inside PFAG YouTube channel.
He confirmed that Michael Osei had a history of heart problems and had undergone surgery, though he was uncertain about the exact location of the procedure.
“I think his passing was related to his heart. Yes, he had surgery. I believe it was in London,” Tanko stated.
“I spoke with him while he was in Germany. He went to London before arriving in Germany, so I’m not sure whether he had the operation in England or Germany.”
Tanko’s statement aligns with earlier remarks from Tony Oduro, the secretary of Asante Kotoko Legends, who also cited heart issues as the cause of Osei’s death.
In an interview with GhanaWeb, Oduro disclosed that the former Bibiani Gold Stars coach had been fitted with a heart enhancer due to his condition.
“He collapsed. Michael had heart issues and had a heart enhancer, but I can’t confirm if that was the cause,” Oduro said. “I spoke with him last Thursday, and he mentioned receiving offers from Ghanaian clubs but was waiting on Klopp. They were teammates, and he said Klopp was willing to help him secure a coaching role.”
Michael Osei, who had taken a break from coaching in 2023, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2024, at the age of 53.
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