Romeo Ricky Roy, Ghana’s fitness coach, has reportedly passed away. The incident is said to have occurred on Sunday, April 28, 2024, although the exact cause of his death has not yet been confirmed.
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According to a report by Joy Sports, Roy had complained of feeling unwell but unfortunately died before he could recover. Roy rose to prominence four years ago when he saved the life of a player during a Division One League game between Vision FC and Agbozume.
The fitness coach, who was then working with Vision FC, helped to resuscitate left-back Benjamin Aloma after he collapsed on the pitch following a clash of heads.
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Following Milovan Rajevac’s return in late 2020, Roy was appointed as a member of the Black Stars’ backroom staff.
He has since worked with Otto Addo and Chris Hughton, serving as a member of the coaching staff at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup and the recent 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in the Ivory Coast.
The football community has been pouring in tributes after the confirmation of Roy’s unfortunate demise. Yussif Alhassan Chibsah, the PRO for the Professional Footballers Association of Ghana (PFAG), expressed his grief, writing on X, “Ricky Roy Romeo, why sooooo soon my brother.”
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