Romeo Ricky Roy, the fitness coach of Ghana’s senior male national team, has reportedly passed away.
The sad incident is said to have happened on Sunday, April 28, 2024, although the true cause of his death has not yet been confirmed.
According to a report by Joy Sports, Roy had complained that he was unwell but died before he could recover from whatever he was going through.
Roy rose to prominence four years ago when he saved the life of a player during a Division One League game between Vision FC and Agbozume.
The fitness coach, who was then on the books of Vision FC, helped to resuscitate left-back Benjamin Aloma after he collapsed on the pitch following a clash of heads.
Roy was subsequently appointed as a member of the Black Stars’ backroom staff following Milovan Rajevac’s return in late 2020.
He has since worked with Otto Addo and Chris Hughton, serving as a member of the coaching staff at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup and the recent 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the Ivory Coast.
Meanwhile, tributes have been pouring in from the football community after Roy’s unfortunate demise was confirmed.
The PRO for the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG) Yussif Alhassan Chibsah wrote on X: “Ricky Roy Romeo, why sooooo soon my brother.”
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