The Ghana Football Association (GFA) is mourning former Vice Chairman Joseph Ade Coker who passed away on Sunday, June 1.
His death was confirmed at the Bank Hospital following a short illness in the wee hours of the new month sending shockwaves through Ghana’s political and sports fraternity.
The late Ade Coker, who passed away at the age of 68, also served Ghana football as Chairman of Accra Great Olympics Football Club.
In recognition of his service to the GFA as Vice Chairman now Vice President, the association released a statement that paid homage to the former Greater Accra Regional Chairman for the National Democratic Congress (NDC) from 2009 to 2022.
“A dedicated servant of the game whose leadership and passion greatly shaped Ghana football. Our thoughts are with his family and loved ones” the statement read.
Scroll down to read the full statement from the GFA to observe Ade Coker’s passing.
🕊️ Rest in Peace, Chairman Ade Coker. 🖤
The Ghana Football Association mourns the passing of our former Vice President, Joseph Ade Coker.
A dedicated servant of the game whose leadership and passion greatly shaped Ghana football. Our thoughts are with his family and loved… pic.twitter.com/ie6xYmqf49
— 🇬🇭 Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial) June 1, 2025
