Sara Araba Tettey: Young Lawyer Reportedly Dies Celebrating Ghana's World Cup Win Against Panama
- Sara Araba Tettey, a 26-year-old lawyer, reportedly passed away while celebrating Ghana's win against Panama
- The KNUST law graduate was rushed to the university's hospital but passed away after about 45 minutes of CPR
- News of the tragedy sparked an outpouring of grief and reflection among Ghanaians on social media
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Grief has engulfed social media after a young Ghanaian lawyer, Sara Araba Tettey, reportedly died in the aftermath of the Black Stars' win against Panama.
Source: Twitter
The Black Stars of Ghana took on Panama’s national team in their first group game at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
Ghana were on the back foot for the entire first half but grew into the game in the second half, particularly following some tactical changes by coach Carlos Queiroz.
The Black Stars were rewarded for their second-half industry in stoppage time when midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi scored from close range, tapping in a Brandon Thomas-Asante cross.
Below is a TikTok video with highlights of the Black Stars' victory over Panama.
Sara Araba Tettey dies celebrating Ghana’s win
On Thursday, June 18, reports emerged on social media that a young lawyer, Sara Araba Tettey, had died celebrating Ghana’s victory.
According to Pure FM, the 26-year-old, a recent law graduate of the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), collapsed during celebrations at Standard Hostel, a private hostel located at Bomso near KNUST in Kumasi, after reportedly suffering a cardiac arrest.
She was reportedly transported to the KNUST hospital but passed away after approximately 45 minutes of CPR.
The deceased was reportedly called to the Bar in October and was widely admired by friends and colleagues alike. She reportedly worked at the firm O & A Legal Consult in Kumasi.
News of the young lawyer’s death while celebrating Ghana’s victory has sparked widespread sorrow, particularly in view of the jubilant celebrations accompanying the Black Stars' victory.
Below is a Twitter post with details of Sara Araba Tettey’s tragic death.
Reactions to Sara Araba Tettey’s death
YEN.com.gh compiled some comments reacting to young lawyer Sara Araba Tettey’s death.
Balogun said:
"This is sad. Brings me back to what my Aunty said that it was actually a good omen that Asamoah Gyan lost the penalty in 2010."
AGYEMANG wrote:
"In Ghana, university students can’t even perform CPR, and I’m not sure there are Defibrillators in our institutions. The country is really behind."
Quarmie 10 commented:
"When we lose, people die; when we win, too, people die."
Source: Twitter
Former ATU student leader dies
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that a former student-leader at the Accra Technical University had unexpectedly died at Tema Community 8 on June 7, 2026.
Bernard Abban, a Mechanical Engineering graduate, was reportedly involved in a car crash when a speeding car struck him, a day after attending a friend's wedding.
Stephen Abban's tragic death has deepened grief among friends, family, and Ghanaians on social media, with footage of him dancing at the wedding also circulating.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
