18-Year-Old Senegalese Goalkeeper Cheikh Touré Murdered In Ghana After Falling Victim To Fake Football Agents
Senegal is reeling from the shocking death of 18-year-old goalkeeper Cheikh Touré, who was killed in Ghana after falling victim to a fake football recruitment scheme. The Senegalese Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs confirmed the tragedy, revealing that Touré had been deceived by scammers posing as football scouts who promised him trials with a professional club. Upon his arrival in Ghana, the young goalkeeper was reportedly kidnapped, and his abductors demanded a ransom from his family. “The young footballer was deceived by fraudsters posing as football scouts. 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 said, as quoted by 3news.com. The ministry has since issued a strong warning to football clubs, academies, coaches, and parents, urging them to verify any offers of trials or transfers abroad to prevent similar tragedies. Authorities in Senegal and Ghana are collaborating on an investigation to identify and bring the perpetrators to justice.