Police Investigate Death of Junior Footballer Allegedly Sexually Abused by Coach
The Ghana Police Service has commenced investigations into the circumstances surrounding the death of 16-year-old Ransford Owusu, a junior footballer of Siano Soccer Academy in Accra, who was allegedly sexually abused by his coach.
In a statement issued by Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCOP) Grace Ansah-Akrofi, Director-General of Public Affairs, the Police said the Homicide Unit of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Headquarters is leading the investigation.
According to preliminary findings, the mother of the deceased, Ama Asantewaa, reported to the Amasaman Police that her son had fallen ill and died on 28th February 2025. She further alleged that before his death, Ransford had confided in her that his coach, Anyass Ibrahim, had sexually abused him.
The case was subs...