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Former Hearts of Oak midfielder Robert Hammond has been confirmed dead after a short illness in the United States of America.<\/p>\n
The 67-year-old ex-Ghana international was pronounced dead on Tuesday morning.<\/p>\n
The midfielder had been residing with his family in the United States after calling time on his playing career.<\/p>\n
Hammond alongside Mama Acquah, Anas Seidu, Peter Lamptey and Mohammed Ahmed Polo were known as the \u201cFearsome Five\u201d during their time with the Phobians in the early 70\u2019s.<\/p>\n
He was part of the historic football game between Hearts of Oak and Santos at the Accra Sports Stadium which featured Brazilian star Pele.<\/span><\/p>\n\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\nFormer @HeartsOfOakGH midfielder Robert Hammond has been confirmed dead after a short illness. May his soul rest in PEACE!<\/p>\n
\u2014 PFAG (@PFAGofficial) May 30, 2017<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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