Former Hearts of Oak Player Tanko Ayuba Dies, Club Pays Tribute

Accra Hearts of Oak announced the passing of former player Tanko Ayuba in a Facebook post on Wednesday, October 28, 2026The club shared a heartfelt message of condolence, expressing solidarity with Ayuba's family during their time of griefAyuba is believed to have passed away on Monday, October 26, 2026, though details surrounding his death remain unclearPAY ATTENTION: Mark YEN.com.gh as a preferred source, and our content will appear higher in your Google feed!

Tanko Ayuba, a former player of Ghanaian football club Accra Hearts of Oak, has died, with the club publicly mourning his passing on social media.

Former Hearts of Oak player Tanko Ayuba dies, as club pays tribute. Image credit: Accra Hearts of Oak, UGC Source: FacebookHearts of Oak shared a tribute on Facebook on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, offering condolences to Ayuba's family and friends following news of his reported passing.

The club is believed to have died on Monday, October 26, 2026, though specific circumstances surrounding his death have not been disclosed.

In its message, the club acknowledged Ayuba as a former member of its ranks and expressed sympathy for those closest to him.

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The club further noted its solidarity with the bereaved, adding,

The tribute concluded with a wish for his peaceful repose:

Hearts of Oak, commonly referred to as the Phobians, remain one of Ghana's most storied football clubs, with a history built on domestic and continental campaigns.

Former players such as Ayuba form part of that legacy, having contributed to the club at different points in its journey.

The specific period of Ayuba's tenure at the club and details of his career were not included in the tribute released by Hearts of Oak.

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News of Ayuba's death drew an outpouring of emotion from those who knew him personally, with several comments surfacing on the club's Facebook post.

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on veteran Ghanaian journalist and radio presenter Mathew Maxwell Amgbaduba, known as MMA, whose family confirmed he died after a brief illness on October 21, 2026.

A respected media figure and Gist Media Board member, Amgbaduba leaves behind family, colleagues and listeners awaiting details of his funeral arrangements.

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