The Senegalese Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, which confirmed the unfortunate incident, said Touré was lured by fake football scouts who promised him trials with a professional club.
Tragedy has hit Senegalese football with the heartbreaking news of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré’s death in Ghana.
The Senegalese Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs, which confirmed the unfortunate incident, said Touré was lured by fake football scouts who promised him trials with a professional club.
The scammers allegedly kidnapped Touré upon his arrival in Ghana and demanded a ransom from his family.
“The young footballer was deceived by fraudsters posing as football scouts,” the ministry stated as quoted by 3news.com. “They kidnapped him and demanded a ransom from his family. Tragically, when the family couldn’t meet the demands, the kidnappers ended his life.”
The ministry further emphasized the need for caution, urging “clubs, academies, coaches, and parents to exercise extreme caution regarding unverified offers of trials or transfers abroad.”
Authorities in both Ghana and Senegal are working together to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice.
This tragic incident highlights the dangers of football trafficking and fraudulent recruitment schemes targeting young African players.
Touré’s death has sparked widespread grief and outrage, with many calling for increased vigilance and protection for young athletes
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