Berekisu Tejani: UCC football star dies at 20; gets buried in weird boot-shaped case
- Sea Lions FC midfielder, Berekisu Tejani has died at the age of 20
- The National Women's League side Sea Lions Ladies FC confirmed her death in a tweet
- Berekisu Tejani reportedly died on Friday, January 3, 2020
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Midfielder of Sea Lions FC, Berekisu Tejani has been confirmed dead at the age of 20.
The National Women's League side Sea Lions Ladies FC announced the death of the midfielder on their social media page.
Berekisu Tejani reportedly died on Friday, January 3, 2020, after battling with an illness.
The Ghanaian female footballing talent was a first-year student at the University of Cape Coast.
A statement from Sea Lions Ladies FC announcing the demise of their players on Twitter read: ''With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our former midfield maestro and a level 100 student of UCC, Berekisu Tejani."
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''She was part of the team that qualified us to the National Women's league in 2016. She passed away this afternoon age 20. May her soul rest in peace!.''
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