African football has been struck with yet devastating news following the death of one of its revered sons Emmanuel Kunde, heralded as one of the greatest defenders of all time from Africa.
Former Cameroon international Emmanuel Kunde passed away at the age of 68, on Friday, May 16 leaving behind a legacy that helped shape African football across two golden decades.
According to initial reports, the legendary centre-back went to bed on the evening of Thursday, May 15, and tragically never woke up. His remains have been deposited at the Yaoundé Central Hospital mortuary, pending further announcements from the family.
Among the many tributes pouring in, Cameroon FA president and African football icon Samuel Eto’o shared his sorrow via Instagram, using sad face emojis to mourn the fallen legend. Meanwhile, UK-based Nigerian journalist Osasu Obayiuwana also expressed deep shock at the news, stating: “This is sad to hear. What happened?” He went on to describe Kunde as a footballer whose game intelligence and physicality made life miserable for even the most clinical strikers.
Credit: ameroonintelligencereport
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