Former Ashanti Gold defender Tijani Joshua has reportedly passed away, with sources close to his family confirming the sad news.
The former left-back is said to have been battling an illness before passing away on Saturday morning in Obuasi.
Joshua was part of the Ashanti Gold squad that won the Ghana Premier League title during the 2014/15 season, playing a role in the Miners’ successful campaign.
During his professional career, he also featured for Aduana Stars and Wa All Stars, now known as Legon Cities, establishing himself as one of the defenders who featured in Ghana’s domestic top flight during his playing days.
His reported passing is a sad development for the Ghanaian football community, particularly those who followed his career and contributions to the domestic game.
