Asante Kotoko have confirmed their former player and coach Michael Osei has passed away at the age of 53.
He died in London on Friday, November 15, 2024, after battling a heart condition in recent months.
During his playing days, he was one of the finest Ghanaian midfielders. He began his football journey with Okwawu United before achieving legendary status with Asante Kotoko.
His exceptional talent earned him a move to the German Bundesliga, where he featured for Eintracht Frankfurt and Mainz 05.
As coach, he led Asante Kotoko and other Ghanaian top-flight clubs, including Liberty Professionals, and Bibiani Goldstars, whom he last managed before travelling abroad last year.
He also contributed to Ghana’s national football development as the assistant coach for the Black Meteors (U23) for five years.
Asante Kotoko paid tribute to their former star in an official statement: “We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former player and coach Michael Osei, having sadly suffered with a heart condition in recent months. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family and colleagues. Rest in peace, Michael.”
We are deeply saddened by the passing of our former player and coach Michael Osei, having sadly suffered with a heart condition in recent months. The thoughts of everyone at the club are with his family and colleagues.
Rest in peace, Michael. pic.twitter.com/zG9Vn4Onsc
— Asante Kotoko SC – 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) November 15, 2024
