Black Stars Striker Emmanuel Boateng Announces Death of His Father in Emotional Post
- An unexpected tragedy has struck the senior men's national football team, as striker Emmanuel Boateng mourns the loss of his father
- Boateng shared the heartbreaking news in an emotional Instagram post, revealing the sudden passing of his dad
- Fans and well-wishers have flooded social media with heartfelt tributes, standing in solidarity with the Hapoel Tel Aviv centre forward during this difficult time
Black Stars centre forward Emmanuel Boateng has been hit by a devastating personal loss.
The 29-year-old took to social media on February 23, 2026, to announce the passing of his father, leaving fans and followers mourning alongside him.
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Emmanuel Boateng mourns death of his father
On Instagram, Boateng shared a series of posts in his Stories that captured his grief. His first post featured a heartbreak, tears, and peace emoji.
He followed it with a photo showing himself, his child, and his father, captioned simply, "RIP Dad." The final story highlighted a message from his club, Hapoel Tel Aviv, expressing condolences.
The footballer's announcement has drawn widespread reactions online, with fans offering comfort.
@MevorachMoshe wrote:
"May he rest in peace."
@OriSchek added:
"R.I.P"
@bikini_shop_ghana reacted with teary emojis:
"😢😢"
@yuvalm98 praised Boateng's resilience:
"A king, barely a month in the club to go through something like this and decide that he's staying here in Israel to help the team. Not taken for granted ❤️"
@meirperetzz summed up support from fans:
"We love you, we always behind you❤️"
Boateng’s loss comes just over a year after his national teammate, Mohammed Salisu, endured a similar heartbreak following the passing of his own father.
While the pain of such a sudden death is immense, the influence of Boateng’s father on his career cannot be overstated.
He was a steady pillar of support, guiding him from his formative days at Charity Stars in Ghana to his professional move to Rio Ave.
The timing makes the loss even more devastating. Only weeks ago, the former Levante UD forward secured a move to Hapoel Tel Aviv from Turkey during the winter transfer window, hoping to begin a new chapter.
In his brief spell at Hapoel, the pacy forward has featured in three matches, scoring once. His last appearance before receiving the heartbreaking news was a goalless draw against Sakhnin on February 21, according to Transfermarkt.
Watch Boateng's maiden goal for Hapoel:
For Boateng, this moment is deeply distressing. The player, who remains the first African player to score a hat-trick against Barcelona, per the BBC, has navigated a career marked by both brilliance and challenging moves.
From Levante in Spain to Dalian Pro in China, and later spells with Al Orubah in Saudi Arabia and Gaziantep in Turkey, he finally landed in Tel Aviv, continuing to chase professional and personal milestones.
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On the international stage, Boateng made an immediate impact, scoring on his debut in a 2-0 win over Japan in 2018.
Yet returning to the Black Stars remains uncertain. Competition for his position is fierce, with players like Antoine Semenyo, Thomas Brandon-Asante, and Minnesota CF forward Prince Owusu all currently rated ahead of him.
Despite the personal loss and ongoing challenges, Boateng’s commitment to his club and career shows his determination to keep moving forward.
Nigerian footballer loses his dad after AFCON
In a related report, YEN.com.gh stated that Wilfred Ndidi lost his father in a car accident just ten days after the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
The former Leicester midfielder had earlier captained Nigeria to a ninth bronze medal at the tournament.
Source: YEN.com.gh
