Former Ghanese soccer star Robert Eshun dies suddenly
Ghanese soccer fans were shocked this week to learn that former champion player Robert Eshun died suddenly.
According to Pulse, passed away at the age of 48 after suffering a cardiac arrest as he was driving to his job in London on Monday.
Tributes to Eshun appear online
Pulse described Eshun as having been "a fan favorite" during his time as a soccer star with the Ghana Premier League in the late 1980s and early 2000s.
Former Asante Kotoko winger, Robert Eshun has reportedly died in London. pic.twitter.com/PyREWH2p4A
— PURE FM SPORTS (@purefmsports) October 23, 2023
Tributes to Eshun quickly appeared on the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, including from the Asante Kotoko Sporting Club, for whom he once played.
The club said it was "saddened by the news of the passing of our 1990 FA CUP winner, 1990 CAF Champions League semifinalist and ex Black Stars [skillful] winger ,Robert Eshun."
We are saddened by the news of the passing of our 1990 FA CUP winner, 1990 CAF Champions League semifinalist and ex Black Stars skilful winger ,Robert Eshun.
Our heartfelt condolences to his family 💐 🕊️ #AKSC #Fabucensus pic.twitter.com/B56hkjjuwz
— Asante Kotoko SC - 2X CAF CL Winners🥇 (@AsanteKotoko_SC) October 25, 2023
Player known by the nickname "Ebo Electric"
Asante Kotoko News is a social media account devoted to following the team and it also took note of Eshun's death, writing, "Our condolences and best wishes are with his loved ones. RIP Robert Eshun!"
Our condolences and best wishes are with his loved ones. RIP Robert Eshun! pic.twitter.com/KmOBVk6FkP
— Asante Kotoko News 💧 (@Kotoko_News) October 25, 2023
Fans spoke up about Eshun's unexpected passing as well, with one fondly recalling the veteran athlete's nickname, "Ebo Electric."
SAD NEWS: Former Asante Kotoko winger, Robert Eshun, also known as Ebo Electric, has sadly passed away at the age of 49.
R.I.p 💐@AsanteKotoko_SC pic.twitter.com/YRUDdYZPeb
— Ñàñà Çôśmôś AK-0002149 (@NanaCosmos3) October 23, 2023
Former Ghanese sports minister dies
Meanwhile, Pules pointed out that Eshun was not the only figure connected with Ghanese sports to lose his life in recent days as the country's former Minister of Youth and Sports Enoch Teye (E.T.) Mensah died this past weekend.
A former Member of Parliament for the Ningo-Prampram constituency and a former Council of State member, ET Mensah has passed away.
He passed away in South Africa last night after battling ill-health for some time.
May his soul Rest in Peace. pic.twitter.com/wapbOLiFl8
— Popo 🇬🇭🇰🇼 (@Popony_) October 2, 2023
The website explained that Mensah passed away at the age 77 while he was undergoing medical treatment in South Africa.