Ex-Black Stars striker George Arthur passes on

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franzy 10 years ago

George, Rip

George, Rip
Schemer 10 years ago

King George may your soul rest in peace. We Kotoko fans did love you. You'll forever be remembered in the annals of Kotoko history. Once again RIP.

King George may your soul rest in peace. We Kotoko fans did love you. You'll forever be remembered in the annals of Kotoko history. Once again RIP.
Cpl. Opoku-Ntiamoah ex-3BN 10 years ago

Oh King George may your soul rest in perfect peace. Just met some Sunyani folks and were talking about you, Sampane, Sunday(full tackling),power house Kwasi Owusu, Dan Owusu and Acheampong ( full tackling). You will be missed ...
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Oh King George may your soul rest in perfect peace. Just met some Sunyani folks and were talking about you, Sampane, Sunday(full tackling),power house Kwasi Owusu, Dan Owusu and Acheampong ( full tackling). You will be missed. My condolences to the bereaved family. I do remember him from Susec / Sutech .Love my Sunyani folks. Damirifa Due.
Kwadwo 10 years ago

He was a great guy and always humble and full of joy when you met him This is horrible and I am heart broken. Rest in peace fellow Susecan. You will forever be missed, George.

He was a great guy and always humble and full of joy when you met him This is horrible and I am heart broken. Rest in peace fellow Susecan. You will forever be missed, George.
Fantabulous 10 years ago

We thank you for your faithful services and the many years of selfless devotion.We will miss you dearly.

We thank you for your faithful services and the many years of selfless devotion.We will miss you dearly.
Jojo Koomson. Canada 10 years ago

We will miss you mr George may your soul rest in peace

We will miss you mr George may your soul rest in peace
K.APPIAH 10 years ago

VERY SAD NEWS,MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE

VERY SAD NEWS,MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE
PJ 10 years ago

rest in peace king George

rest in peace king George
Adomakoh Froboo 10 years ago

George, go well. U contributed lot to the Great Asante Kotoko Family. Those were the days. Gone to rest but not forgotten Arthu

George, go well. U contributed lot to the Great Asante Kotoko Family. Those were the days. Gone to rest but not forgotten Arthu
alex nifa 10 years ago

may his soul rest in Peace

may his soul rest in Peace

Augustine Boahen 10 years ago

May your soul rest in the bosom of Abraham. I remember our days at Susec school team and your contribution to B/A United football Club before joining Kumasi Asante Kotoko. It was a shock when we heard of the sudden death. You ...
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May your soul rest in the bosom of Abraham. I remember our days at Susec school team and your contribution to B/A United football Club before joining Kumasi Asante Kotoko. It was a shock when we heard of the sudden death. You did your part and your name will forever be in the annals of Ghana football. RIP
WENCHI MOKE 10 years ago

I find myself at Suyani Sec.School looking for entrance to 6 Form.Was waiting by the road side...in 1982.Up pulls a red car and the driver asks,do you need a ride?I hop in,not realizing who he was.!

On his dashboard was a ...
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I find myself at Suyani Sec.School looking for entrance to 6 Form.Was waiting by the road side...in 1982.Up pulls a red car and the driver asks,do you need a ride?I hop in,not realizing who he was.!

On his dashboard was a picture of a guy in Kotoko jersey.I glance at him,then back to the picture,then screamed his name!That was one of the happiest day of my life being a Kotoko supporter.
May his soul rest in peace.King George,you will always be remembered!
Ayitey 10 years ago

The health community in Ghana should embark upon CPR training .It is not a difficult exercise and can save lives. King George would have had a better chance of surviving if C. P. R. had been performed. Am. Kotoko fan and rea ...
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The health community in Ghana should embark upon CPR training .It is not a difficult exercise and can save lives. King George would have had a better chance of surviving if C. P. R. had been performed. Am. Kotoko fan and really sorry for his loss.
SPECIAL K 10 years ago

Thank you Ayitey. I was searching to see if someone will opine on CPR administration training. As a healthcare provider, I second your post. CPR should be thought in churches, mosques, and other social groups in our communiti ...
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Thank you Ayitey. I was searching to see if someone will opine on CPR administration training. As a healthcare provider, I second your post. CPR should be thought in churches, mosques, and other social groups in our communities. RIP George...
G. K. Berko 10 years ago

Special K. and Ayitey, thanks for mentioning CPR. But I think it is an exercise all the entire Society ought to be trained to deliver everywhere, anytime.

Given the fact that Ghana has a limited Health and Medical Network ...
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Special K. and Ayitey, thanks for mentioning CPR. But I think it is an exercise all the entire Society ought to be trained to deliver everywhere, anytime.

Given the fact that Ghana has a limited Health and Medical Network, such is what the entire Population ought to arm itself with to hold the fort before expert Medical or Health service arrives to take over.

Gone are the days when practices of that nature were taught in even Elementary Schools as part of our Civic Responsibilities. I remember learning similar first-aid practices in Primary School in the early 60s under a joint Hygiene and Civic Class. We were taught how to take care of snake bites and nose-bleeding, among other things. In those days, the town that I was attending School in, even though fairly well-populated with several thousands, did not have an active Health Center. It had only a small three-room Clinic with only a Public Nurse and a Midwife in attendance. Serious Health situations and Medical care had to be sought for long miles away, often with devastating results from long wait for transportation of the patients to the nearest Hospital.

In this modern age, many First Aid practices can be extracted freely online and our folks must organize themselves to equip themselves with the knowledge and expertise to intervene to save others' lives.

Long Live Ghana!!!
thomas asare norway 10 years ago

rest in peace ghana will remember your name.

rest in peace ghana will remember your name.
Yaw Christian, ababanda , tipy - n me 10 years ago

Oh ! - back in the day ( experimental primary- ) - I remember mr Ankamah (is in) and of course George Arthur - my introduction to football - oh RIP

Oh ! - back in the day ( experimental primary- ) - I remember mr Ankamah (is in) and of course George Arthur - my introduction to football - oh RIP
Otwea 10 years ago

He was a very fine gentleman. I still remember the "LIFT" he gave me some time back. May his soul rest in perfect peace

He was a very fine gentleman. I still remember the "LIFT" he gave me some time back. May his soul rest in perfect peace
richard 10 years ago

Rip

Rip
Okponglo Guy 10 years ago

We will forever remember you.

We will forever remember you.

KING OF SOCCER 10 years ago

It was fun and entertaining to watch George Arthur playing soccer on the field. Oh! he is gone too soon. May his soul rest in peace.

I will never forget the goal he scored against Al Ahly in Kumasi when Kotoko defeated Al ...
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It was fun and entertaining to watch George Arthur playing soccer on the field. Oh! he is gone too soon. May his soul rest in peace.

I will never forget the goal he scored against Al Ahly in Kumasi when Kotoko defeated Al Ahly 3 goals to nil.
Carlos 10 years ago

I remember brilliant football played by George, paired with Tony Yeboah would have been lovely. May you Rest in Peace George. God Bless

I remember brilliant football played by George, paired with Tony Yeboah would have been lovely. May you Rest in Peace George. God Bless
KING OHENE 10 years ago

Life has become too short in Rawlings and his NDC Ghana. All over the country, many people are dying at age of 50-60 year range. What is happening in Ghana.

We used to see very old men around in my home town. It is not lik ...
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Life has become too short in Rawlings and his NDC Ghana. All over the country, many people are dying at age of 50-60 year range. What is happening in Ghana.

We used to see very old men around in my home town. It is not like that now. Ghana is plunging down the hills. In our very eyes, NDC is dismembering Ghana and everything in Ghana now is dying. God have mercy on our beautiful..
ghanaman 10 years ago

When you're burying juju in church premises how can you live long? search yourselves! Rawlings and Ndc have nothing that kills the soul...God is in control.......The evil that men do lives after them, pray for the dead our s ...
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When you're burying juju in church premises how can you live long? search yourselves! Rawlings and Ndc have nothing that kills the soul...God is in control.......The evil that men do lives after them, pray for the dead our sins be forgiven!
KOO NIMO 10 years ago

So you mean to tell me that the numerous evils Rawlings has committe against Ghanaians live after him. How many churches have juju planted in there. Those organizations that plant juju in their buildings are not Christians.
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So you mean to tell me that the numerous evils Rawlings has committe against Ghanaians live after him. How many churches have juju planted in there. Those organizations that plant juju in their buildings are not Christians.

If it is juju that is killing Ghanaians, then there shouldn't be a single Ewe man living. For juju is everything for an Ewe man.
Concerned 10 years ago

RIP

RIP
WOFA 10 years ago

Hmmmm George,rest in peace.

Hmmmm George,rest in peace.
MAGGI SUNYANI 10 years ago

King George, May Your Soul Rest In Perfect Peace.

King George, May Your Soul Rest In Perfect Peace.
Robert Afari Minta 10 years ago

King George,
Gone too soon
R I P

King George,
Gone too soon
R I P
Robert Afari Minta 10 years ago

Gone too soon.

Gone too soon.

CHARLES T 10 years ago

I just can't believe what I just read. The life of one who brought so much joy to so many on the field has been cut short. King George, may the Good Lord grant you eternal rest. This world is no more interesting, my brother.

I just can't believe what I just read. The life of one who brought so much joy to so many on the field has been cut short. King George, may the Good Lord grant you eternal rest. This world is no more interesting, my brother.
MAHAMA CAN YOU FIX DUMSOR ? 10 years ago

RIP

RIP
John 10 years ago

Rip,how old

Rip,how old
Bob 10 years ago

Ohh george rest in peace

Ohh george rest in peace
Bob 10 years ago

George rest in peace

George rest in peace
WILLY WILL 10 years ago

DOES ANYBODY EDIT THIS STORY BEFORE POSTING. COME-ON PEOPLE

DOES ANYBODY EDIT THIS STORY BEFORE POSTING. COME-ON PEOPLE
Frank A Karikari 10 years ago

You better correct yourself. What do you mean by "Does anybody edit this this story before posting? Come on people?" What about your punctuations?

You better correct yourself. What do you mean by "Does anybody edit this this story before posting? Come on people?" What about your punctuations?
WILLY WILL 10 years ago

DOES ANYONE EDIT THE STORY BEFORE POSTING. COME-ON PEOPLE

DOES ANYONE EDIT THE STORY BEFORE POSTING. COME-ON PEOPLE
Bright Soul 10 years ago

Rest in Peace George

Rest in Peace George
Sophia OP 10 years ago

ooooh, so sad. May his soul RIP

ooooh, so sad. May his soul RIP
.. 10 years ago

rest in peace

rest in peace
AGYEIWAA ASANTE 10 years ago

OH SO SAD I DO REMEMBER HIM HWAS A GREAT STRIKER MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE

OH SO SAD I DO REMEMBER HIM HWAS A GREAT STRIKER MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PERFECT PEACE
koleage Syi 10 years ago

heater...nickname..rip bro

heater...nickname..rip bro
paa prince 10 years ago

Oh George .rest in peace

Oh George .rest in peace
Nana Malik 10 years ago

Damirifa due, King George. Dayie

Damirifa due, King George. Dayie
DrGhetz 10 years ago

George Duie. May the Lord grant you eternal rest. Thanks for the soccer.

George Duie. May the Lord grant you eternal rest. Thanks for the soccer.
ganyo Simon 10 years ago

King George, nante yin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. May your soul rest in perfect peace.

King George, nante yin!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. May your soul rest in perfect peace.
Kwame 10 years ago

What a shock, may your humble soul "REST IN PERFECT PEACE" King George

What a shock, may your humble soul "REST IN PERFECT PEACE" King George
Kwaku 10 years ago

May your soul rest in peace. You were a great star.

May your soul rest in peace. You were a great star.
SAMUEL OFOSU A.K.A SAMMY HAYSE LONDON 10 years ago

THIS IS A SAD DAY FOR ALL GHANAIN SOCCER FANS AND ALSO ALL OLD SUSECANS FROM TANO HOUSE.REST IN PEACE SENOIR ATTA CONTA.

THIS IS A SAD DAY FOR ALL GHANAIN SOCCER FANS AND ALSO ALL OLD SUSECANS FROM TANO HOUSE.REST IN PEACE SENOIR ATTA CONTA.
G. K. Berko 10 years ago

George Arthur was a bridge of conciliation between die-hard B. A. United Fans and Kumapem Asante Kotoko Fans.

As much as some in the B/A United tent were displeased with his move to join Kotoko, his exemplary performance ...
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George Arthur was a bridge of conciliation between die-hard B. A. United Fans and Kumapem Asante Kotoko Fans.

As much as some in the B/A United tent were displeased with his move to join Kotoko, his exemplary performance with the Porcupine Warriors somehow dimmed a long-standing animosity that had even grown tentacles into the intra-sub-tribal relationship between Brongs and Ashantis, dating back to the days of versatile prolific scorer of B/A United, Agyemang-Gyau, and the marble-slippery ace dribbler of Kotoko's, (Rev.) Osei Kofi, and the 'Buldozer' Mfum, also, of Kotoko.

Soon after a nationally-hyped crucial and potential league-winner deciding game between Kotoko and B/A United in the 60s, in which Agyemang-Gyau had predicted a win for his side, failure of which he would hang his boots forever, tensions rose between Brongs and Asantes Nation-wide. B/A United lost in the heart-throbbing pulsating game by a goal margin but Agyemang-Gyau did not hang up his boots.

That match witnessed one of the ost historic fan riots following a win for their side, as Agyemang-Gyau was pelted with spent Oranges and other missiles by the Kotoko fans after the final whistle. He, and the other B/A United players, such as Nsoah (Tusker), Munufie, Kwasi Nsiah (the Goalie), had to be escorted off the field and out of the Kumasi for safety.

The days ensuing were very difficult for any Brong-Speaking person in Kumasi, in particular, and Ashanti, in general. Brongs were humiliated as the fans were doing during the match just mentioned, being called all kinds of insulting names, like 'Bush Asantes', 'Backward Asantes', 'Benkoto, Bensore', (as commonly used, now, by one Justice Sarpong, a regular contributor to Ghanaweb.com, against perceived Brongs who express opinions contrary to his), and frequently subjected to many other unwarranted epithets.

It must be noted that Agyemang-Gyau claimed his B/A team lost the game much because of the duress they had to play under. In fact, some Kotoko fans were pelting the B/A United Players with missiles even before the game ended. That, according to Agyemang-Gyau instilled some fear into his team that their lives would be in danger, if they won.

However, without my assuming to know what psychological frame of mind the B/A United were really in during the game, and therefore my inability to deny that fear existed among them, I would insist that the run of play indicated little of that fear, since the match proceeded tightly to the very end.

It is one heck of a period in Ghana Soccer History where political and Social tensions easily pervaded the Sports. It was the same period that Accra Republicans and Sekondi Independence were supposedly formed under the auspices of the late President Nkrumah via his indubitable Sports Minister, Ohene Djan, to mitigate the influence of the Asantehene on Kotoko. It was almost inconceivable for any pure, thorough-bred Brong-Ahafo son to join Kotoko, or a similar type of Ashanti native join the B/A United.

Thank God, the true spirit of brotherliness between the Brongs and Asantes, eventually and largely, seeped through to calm the storm with the emergence of George Arthur and his crossing the carpet, so to speak, from B/A United to Kotoko. Other great Players soon followed his footsteps to freely move around where they were most wanted.

Brongs began enjoying some respite from the 'Bush Asantes, Backward Asantes, 'Bankye Akesiemu', 'Benkoto, Bensore' insults from Kotoko Soccer fans, in particular.

So, George Arthur not only entertained Soccer fans, nationally, but, probably unsuspectingly, also, played a significant partial role in restoring some of the lost love and dignity of the Brong among the Asantes.

May he rest in Peace!!

Long Live Ghana!!!
George 10 years ago

oh oh name, may his soul rest in perfect peace

oh oh name, may his soul rest in perfect peace
George 10 years ago

my deep condolences to his wife and family.

my deep condolences to his wife and family.
lisa 10 years ago

Please check your tenses using the right spelling

Please check your tenses using the right spelling
BBC NEWS! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 10 years ago

RIP

RIP
so 10 years ago

yei! king george aden? i remember we slept in our small getto at sunyani. she was dating my best friend.the first day he opened his hotel at sunyani , i even made mposuo for him. my heart is bleeding. king may your soul rest ...
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yei! king george aden? i remember we slept in our small getto at sunyani. she was dating my best friend.the first day he opened his hotel at sunyani , i even made mposuo for him. my heart is bleeding. king may your soul rest in perfect peace. very nice guy
Osei kofi 10 years ago

R.I.P George

R.I.P George
KING KWATENG 10 years ago

KING GEORGE PASSED AWAY

KING GEORGE PASSED AWAY
BOKA 10 years ago

may he rest in peace.... ye wo bebi kwo

may he rest in peace.... ye wo bebi kwo
BOKA 10 years ago

one of the most talented players ever

one of the most talented players ever
Fofo-ex GPRTU Coach 10 years ago

George, rest in peace

George, rest in peace

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