The funeral service of the former Black Stars player Manuel ‘Junior’ Agogo has been set for September 20, 2019 in the UK where he died.
The 40-year old is set to be cremated at a private ceremony at St. Mark’s Church, 114 Hamilton Terrace, London NW8 9UT.
There will be a private reception late afternoon at the Palm Hotel, a poster of the event said.
After playing lower league football in the UK, Agogo earned a call-up to the Black Stars in May 2006 and scored his first international goal in November in a friendly against Australia.
Agogo scored 12 goals in 27 matches for the national team between 2006 and 2009. Born August 1, 1979, in Accra, Agogo spent much of his years in the UK.
The striker suffered stroke in January 2015. He was featured in a 2017 BBC documentary titled Speechless where he revealed his struggles with speech.
Agogo’s death was reported August 22, 2019.
Story by: Pearl Abaidoo-Abbam |DFM|DIKODER.COM
