Ghana international, Kevin-Prince Boateng, has promised to support the families of the colts team who died in the Offinso road accident a week ago in any way he can to help ease their pain of losing their loved ones.
Seven colt footballers died after a minivan they were traveling with lost control and jumped into the Offin river on their way home after the registration exercise in Afrancho in the Ashanti region.
The former Barcelona forward said he saw the news on social media and called a friend to verify. He stated the more details he finds, the more devastating it becomes to him.
“I heard about it, and it really made me sad. I first saw it on Social Media, and I called a friend to find out if it was true”, he said on Joy News.
“He told me about it, and I felt really sad because I have kids of my own. One is 12, and one is 6. So, it is a big tragedy, and it hits me hard”, he added.
Four of the dead young footballers have been buried, and the other three will also be given a mass burial.
“Anything that is necessary, I want to help. I want to get in touch with the families. I want to give them the necessary support to feel free. I know it’s hard, and I know how hard it is for parents to bury their children.”
The injured players aged between 12 and 15 have now been discharged and will undergo a restorative seminar from the FA and a medical team from the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Meanwhile, Kevin Prince Boateng on Monday completed a move from Serie A side, Fiorentina, to Serie B newcomers, AC Monza.
