Elmina Sharks goalkeeper William John Donkoh loses left leg after Cape Coast accident

Elmina Sharks FC goalkeeper William John Donkoh has undergone surgery and had his left leg amputated following a motor accident in Cape Coast.

The accident occurred on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, leaving the goalkeeper with severe injuries to his left leg, according to an official statement released by Elmina Sharks FC on Thursday, October 22.

The Ghanaian football club said Donkoh underwent surgery on Wednesday night. However, despite efforts by the medical team to save his leg, doctors had to amputate it because of the severity of his injuries.

The development has left the club’s board, management, playing body and supporters deeply saddened, with the club pledging to support the goalkeeper and his family throughout his recovery and beyond.

In the statement, Elmina Sharks described Donkoh as a valued member of the club’s family and assured him of its continued support during the difficult period.

The club also appealed to the football community to remember the goalkeeper and his family in their prayers while respecting their privacy as they come to terms with the incident.

“William remains a valued member of the Sharks family,” the club said, reaffirming its commitment to standing by the player beyond his immediate recovery.

Elmina Sharks added that further updates on the goalkeeper’s condition would be communicated in due course.

The accident and subsequent amputation represent a difficult moment for Donkoh, whose recovery will require support from his family, teammates, club officials and the wider football community.

The club did not provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the accident or indicate when additional information about his recovery would be available.

Elmina Sharks FC, based in Elmina in the Central Region, is among Ghana’s football clubs competing in the domestic game. Donkoh’s situation has prompted an appeal from the club for solidarity and respect for the privacy of the player and his family.

As the goalkeeper begins his recovery, the club has assured him that he remains part of the Sharks family and will not be left to face the difficult period alone.

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