Former Ghana Striker Junior Agogo Passes Away at 40

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This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.

Former Ghanaian footballer Junior Agogo has passed away at the age of 40, leaving behind a legacy of 27 international appearances and 12 goals for his country.

Agogo's professional career spanned multiple continents, with stints in the United States, Cyprus, Egypt, and Scotland, where he played for Sheffield Wednesday during the 1998-99 season.

After retiring from professional football in 2012, Agogo suffered a stroke in 2015, which left him struggling with his speech. In 2017, he expressed his anxiety about his language abilities.

Agogo was born in Accra, Ghana, and his passing has been reported by various sources, including the BBC Sport.

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