Young Ghanaian coach Kofi Nti dies in church after collapse

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March 27, 2017 9:38 PM

Kofi Nti, former skipper of Nania FC collapsed and died at church in the USA

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Kofi Nti, a Ghanaian youth development coach collapsed and died afterwards, while at church in the US on Sunday, according to friends.

The junior brother of former Ghana international Yaw Preko was seen with friends and fans A day before his death at the home opener for the Richmond Kickers Soccer Club, where he serves as a Community Director.

The role he played was to oversee hundreds of young soccer players who take part in the Kickers recreational programs.

“We encourage you to talk to your children about this loss and ask that you let us know if we can be helpful to you or your child,” Richmond Kickers Youth Soccer Club president Rob Ukrop said in a letter to Kicker families.

Before coming to Virginia, Nti led the University of Ghana soccer team to win the University League in 1999.

With no immediate family in Virginia, friends are working to raise money so his body can be transported back to his mother in Africa.

“Coach is too simple a word to use when referring to Kofi because he was so much more, a mentor, friend, and confidant who truly loved what he did and his passion was such a positive influence in so many young and old lives alike,” a message on a GoFundMe fundraising page said.

“Kofi truly cared so deeply about every child he has ever coached – he treated each and every one as if they were his own.

“He listened, encouraged, developed, supported and challenged without judgement, he was one of a kind; that is why his name is and always will be spoken with great admiration and respect. He left an imprint on all who have had to privilege to call him coach. To say he will be missed by both players and parents is an understatement. His shining spirit and big bright smile will never be forgotten – his spirit will forever be a part of each and every one of us and will always be there on the pitch…rest easy my friend… your legacy lives on.”

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