Casket of the deceased (white) on the pitch as football match is ongoing
An unknown team bid farewell to their deceased teammate with a football match in a unique manner.
During the game, the casket of the late player was placed in the center of the field, and two jerseys of the team were laid on top of it.
The players, wearing all-black jerseys, surrounded the coffin and passed the ball around it.
After a while, the players kicked the ball to hit the casket as part of their efforts to pay tribute to their late teammate.
Since the video of the incident went viral on social media, some football fans have expressed concern over how the deceased was treated by his teammates in such a manner.
Others have extended their condolences to the family of the deceased and the football team for their loss.
Watch video of the match below:
A local Ghanaian football team bid farewell to their deceased team mate in a grand style, with a final kickoff on the pitch. pic.twitter.com/b27yTAq8Es
ā SIKAOFFICIALš¦ (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) April 2, 2025
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