M AKA so Mali 1956 to 2023 one bright morning when we work uh when my work is over man will fly away Bob Marley Pap affectionally called s was born on the second July 1957 at B and asan region to a of manin and P men disease of ABA both
In the central region he held from mine belong to The ab he was the fourth born of his eight siblings five girls and three boys his mother later located to Kumasi Zab zong Al zon zong alab to be precise at the tender age of five he enrolled at as Methodist uh Primary School due to his persistency and absm from school because
Of baa and and his mother worried about his future was compelled to send him to his uncle Mr V and Tam to stay with Him his stay in Tam was however short lived due to the same reason he was removed from Kumasi evidently it became crystal clear that n’s affinity for football was unable it was therefore not surprising that he became one of the greatest footballers of Ghana has ever produced after his brief spill
In he was sent back to again a Roden as SW middle school and it was my it may interest all say that that his majesty ASI middle school and was indeed his office boy while at Middle School while at awans Middle School n played cball at sub Valley father Anda
Prot at a that was at as Palace Park where he was believed to be the CL of his whole Schall inum he played for Elijah team Hearts some of his contemporaries at the time where J big Jo kof kof left and Al father after completing Middle School to live with one of his
Brothers who was then an engineer with civil aviation while in arra he attended kesi secondary and Technical School K he also played post football at new town kotobabi and Al alongside players likey Jo o and press was IM there both of and Olympics tried to sign him he eventually
Went back to Kumasi after spending two years ATO and subsequently enrolled at Secondary School course under the influence of his aome friend Big Joe who was then a student there the name paku became a household name at course due to his football skills he became senal as for eyes and
Instant hero while at course he played at band place at course he was invited to join the Ghana academicals football team a lot of people remembered with loia inter schools football competition with the likes of Nana Aku playing for course Albert ad k u h i s and tomoya
Course it was during his football exploits at Bond PL academic house and thatan him he joined as stif in 1978 and played alongside Jo Sam his Uncle George Kennedy Amed rson see up and others the same year he joined the 4 Warriors he was invited to join the black stars the GH black stars some of his playing mates were Amed Po adol amama isaaca and it was therefore not surprising that he was voted the most promising
Star respect to football by Sports writers association of Ghana swag in 1979 Bond and determined n continue to work hard at C and the black stars was so good that the man with the longest name in Ghana Football was moved from the number six position to the number five to make
Way for him due to his affinity for Regan music his senior colleagues Soro notably Ser War disco gave him the nickname Soccer gave him the nickname soccer b molly he played he played for kotore from 1978 to 1984 he became the assistant Skipper to the late op fre one of the most prolific gold star in the history of Ghana in 1982 after c f to win the
African Cup at the finals with Al Hal of Egypt the skipper of freier unexpectedly left kotore to join AR Rivals at house in fact was Bill for the entire C fans to swallow manaku became the sub substantive Proto captain of at San protocol under the championship of Mr
B since what is destined to suceed knows no failure sakaali LED K to win the African Cup for the second time in 1983 the only goal was scored by Lord ziko oku in with an assist from Little John bamman Ibrahim Sunday was their coach with Mr lawon as their physical
Trainer perit me to disagree a little at this genter Coto won the African Cup for the first time in 1971 in kod over TP Engle in kha under the skiip of ibraim Sunday the squad there included goalkeeper Robert man than OPP IND oliv Aqua cord IIM the wizard D ya abar and Malik
Ja he left Ben in 1984 to play for he left for Ben in 1984 to play for Dragons of Ben and play alongside Ghan players like AB P Ben Cade and George alass he returned to Ghana in 1991 to rejoin protocol and retired in 1996 a school of thought continues to U
Delate who has the better uh been the super supro as far as football is in Ghana is concerned and the names that came up are ibraim Sunday ABD Raz and the last but not the least your guest is as good as mine he met his wife in 1977 and married her in
1982 he survived by four children namely Jeffrey mans doru mans Anastasia aen and Erica B he traveled extensively worldwide and ACC accordingly made a lot of friends too many to be mentioned here in America Canada Holland United Kingdom France China Japan and what have you during his letter days before his
Demise he stayed with his brother whenever he was in our at CFC estate at D and he died in his presence as far as football in GH is Concerned fought a good fight paid his dues and most important finish the race thank you thank you so Much Jesus Christ [Applause] The any any B Ch You who said who said oh [Applause] As um you see us here we are members of our grand friendship Club of which papak was a member so before a tribute will be read in his honor I will call his name three times and if he does not respond I will instruct that his name
Should be cancel from the register of a craftmanship club so if the play can be as quiet as possible before his name is mentioned Nana Pap also known as So for the last time nana Pap popularly known as B is he not here so I instruct that his name should be cancell from the register of our friendship club by the PO bested in me as a secretary of chair Papu’s name is Da cancelled from the register of Club very sad inde I proceed to read a tribute from our Club patterns come and hearts are broken Lov ones go with was unspoken it was with a very heavy heart and submission of the will of God that we received the bad news of the person of our beloved brother and friend Al and today with great sadness as we mourn a dependable and a humble friend a well respected and loving member a compassionate and a funky brother a cmans is well aware of the precious G we have lost b as Pap was affectionately called joined a friendship Club in the mid 80s
Right after he captained commcial to e African Cup Championship glory in 1983 due to his commitment to the business of P he was initially not very regular member until after his football career that he began to show his true love and commitment to the CL but’s loyalty and allegiance to AFC was profound that even during his Soldier abroad he was constantly sending
His contributions to the club’s event even though he didn’t have the opportunity to attend he was without doubt the toast of AMC members as his typical fun ways were simply admirable he turn Hur every time he Ted and all members knew about his free spirit and his personality always Drew
Friends closer to him and it wasn’t surprising that most members developed a special admiration for the LA for For the Love of for him B understood the lifestyle of a grand friendship Club so he accepted us for who we were and always offered us a wonderful time and ENT
He was also kind caring understanding and he brought so much joy and happiness into the C B also very gentle and compassionate and he touched many hearts and whatever help was needed from Members it came so freely from him at our regular Sunday games and dur special matches with sister clubs he
Always he was always one of the best players on the field STS and distribute BS with ease whil wearing his contagious smile and infectious laughs a very serious and determined individual B did everything and worked very hard to reach for his dreams unfortunately he could not reach for all
His reol and then death laid its icy hands on him he he suddenly left us in dis belief and he so so sad that we are not able to say a proper goodbye to him be there is a lot for there’s a lot of moments we can remen and we thank you
So much bro for all the good memories we share we are now keeping the strer memories in a blanket of love and hold them special for you our de brother investment Fair be well bro you may now rest in peace be Mar [Applause] Hello one bright morning my work is over man Will Fly Away Home the legary one of faor songs the last Time was an inspiration Pap was a mentor so many fond memories from his child his Ad You like nothing better than to make people laugh playing jokes on all of us any argument and ask for new People I think you would make us Today the Life farewell to meet again In and Day wish never came and Day wish wasn’t in the calendar it was The A Day wish never came a day wish wasn’t in calendar it was the day the man love and cherish passed on his life was a masterpiece of guidance and a waving support always there to offer counsel and encouragements to us as we reflect on the counsel have on that faithful day Saturday
Before his departure he repeatedly called me on video calls which is know it be our last interaction on this Papa there is no one on earth so special to us like you were to us we hold you forever in our Precious Heart and you made us love every single day
Youal love of your children and other children will never be forgotten you really the best you created a as read today happens to be Jeffrey birthday we wish you send him good luck good health prosperity to in the as weig through the life without your pres we
Find of your love the lesson we Shar and the pH you instill in us we wish we had the chance to the tender and impious louder mov and words like yeah everything will be fine don’t worry you made life so simple we collap for you to have stayed
Longer to enjoy the fruit of your but the decision of God is supreme we wish spending time together telling us the plans you have instore for us even though you are no more the time you Shar and with you fresh in our mind we love you Papa rest in peace Grand the Promise oh my hold the memories our faith let us know again we were eight a number until the last until last November when our number reduced to seven with the passing away of Our have sister Saina sister Nana brother Isaac may he rest in peace We have been greatly devastated by our sudden by the sudden death on of November 2023 apart from who was with you moments before your our last I would not said living our lives so far all your si are downhearted as we write our Tri of our brother who through his
Footb pror made the entire family Crow throughout Ghana and Beyond as we also gather here today to say a final goodbye to our brother Lana Pap it is extremely difficult to come TOS that he is no more indeed he was a Down to Earth person kindhearted and our def facto
Leader who was referred to as father won in our household we we live together in peace and Brotherhood we remember vividly when at the climax of his football career he left the African Cup for the second time in 1983 the prestigious Alone brother you are repac you My my S Take My Is with My [Laughter] Soul with My Soul it is [Applause] It my Soul my is My Soul I’m reading on of to think that my dear husband papa is gone gone away from me to a destination of no return what an unbelievable and shocking experience my dear husband Pap I know you have gone it is extremely difficult and painful but I’m at peace
Within me because I know you are resting pefully in the of the Lord Psalm 147 verse 3 the broken and up their one of the best decisions I ever took was choosing you as my life partner the day I lost you has become the worst
Day of my life B you were the most passionate loving and humble person I have ever known you always look out for others first your kind caring and generous attitude ped over to your family friends and acquaintances especially your Dr all you met of that
Way calling the first time I met you in 1977 through your best friend Atan I knew I was blessed with companion of Love kind and extraordinary human being letting to know that My where your si escalated relationship into a comfortable Arena of since then I’ve never known of a better life than the one I spent with you Legend the B between us was cemented by I was also into women soccer in my team we all know y was a player During a profession you were so passionate of your distinguished leadership was not limited to our home and family only but to the entire atantic protol football Fraternity Spirit of reflecting in the lifting of the prestigious African CL Champion trophy as the captain of the side in 1983 Papa I’m proud of you being M I’m further proud to recall your IM able contribution to Ghana Football you played you played actively for the Ghana blasters and
Mentor and Mentor distinguished players like Lra just to mention a few I had wished that we would be together forever but that’s not the case I read an entire Victory to find the words to say I miss you but nothing could express The Emptiness I feel about your untimely demise the affe the affectionate love you show to
Me and my family members was unique and wouldn’t have way to have any better husband than you your ability to make everyone feel comfortable secure and love were your greatest friends it has been over 40 years since we married and I look back over these years with so much joy and
Appreciation you were always such a gentleman well managed and and never miss moment with and REM Papa you my inspiration my and my truth can you supported and L us all and was always there to help navigate through life challes Ephesians 91 no one knows when his come as fish in
A or as best so also are men trapped by evil T that unly upon them little did I know the farewell I gave to you when living home in on 22nd November 202 pray and the telephone conversation we had 3 days later we’re going to be my last interaction with my
Love words cannot express my deep Sorrows how heart broken I am now that you are you may be in heaven now but I know you are looking down at us with a big smile on your face saying hold thee ahead make the best of life until we meet
Again where canot express my deep sorrow and how heart broken I am that you are gone you may be in heaven now but I know you are looking down at us with a big smile on your face saying for day ahead make the best of life Until Are Rest In Peace So we meet again thank [Applause] You
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