A section of Ghanaian fans of legendary English footballer Sir. Bobby Charlton has poured out their emotions for the former Manchester United player.
At a special funeral service organized in Accra to mourn the passing of the great footballer, individuals gathered at the funeral ground shed tears.
Clad in red and black coloured dresses that signify the death of an individual in Ghanaian tradition, the funeral attendees wore sad looks on their faces and gesticulated in sorrowful moods as funeral songs blared through loud speakers.
They gathered around a portrait of Sir Bobby Charlton placed at the epicenter of the funeral ground that also had members of Ghana’s National Supporters Union present at the event.
Leader of the Ghana National Supporters Union, Abraham Boakye popularly known as One Man Supporter led the group’s commiserations with the family and loved ones of Sir. Bobby Charlton.
Funeral of English football legend Sir Bobby Chalton happening in Accra, Ghana, today. pic.twitter.com/dAk9Dduklb
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) November 13, 2023
Bobby Charlton passed away on October 21 at age 86 and the funeral service is being held today at the Manchester Cathedral in a private ceremony.
Tears flowing at Sir Bobby Charlton funeral that is ongoing in Accra Ghana. pic.twitter.com/aO9rKE6WXE
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) November 13, 2023
The 1966 FIFA World Cup winner and 1968 UEFA Champions League winner, Sir. Bobby Charlton accidentally fell at a nursing home where he was being treated for dementia.
