23-year-old female footballer found dead, two arrested

A 23-year-old female footballer, Efya Agartha, has reportedly been murdered at Adum Afrancho, near Aboabo, in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region, with two suspects arrested in connection with her death.

Agartha, who was also known as Agartha Takyiwaa and nicknamed “1 Cedi”, was a defender for Fabulous Ladies FC. She reportedly combined her football career with commercial tricycle operations, popularly known as Pragya, to earn a living.

Initial reports suggest that the young footballer met her death after accepting a request to transport a passenger. The person who reportedly hired her services is alleged to have attacked her with a knife, stabbing her and slitting her throat.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain disturbing, although the precise sequence of events and details of the alleged attack have yet to be officially established.

In a development following the incident, two suspects have reportedly been arrested in Techiman, in the Bono East Region. They were allegedly found in possession of Agartha’s tricycle and mobile phone, raising further questions about their possible involvement in her death.

The arrests are expected to assist investigations into the circumstances surrounding the killing, including the identity of the person who allegedly hired her services and the motive behind the attack.

Agartha’s death is a major loss to her football community, where she was known for her involvement in the women’s game while also working to support herself through commercial transport.

The Ghana Police Service is expected to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident as investigations continue.

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