English football outfit, Nottingham Forest have posted a tributory remark to former striker Manuel ‘Junior’ Agogo who kicked the bucket exactly a year ago, today.
Agogo was announced dead on Thursday August 22, 2019 at the age of 40. The ex-Black Stars striker had barely receovered from stroke; a situation that had plagued him for close to 3 years.
His death was received with much sadness by the footballing world as former colleagues, fans and followers poured out tributes on social media.
With today being exactly a year since his death, his former club Nottingham Forest whom he represented between 2006-2008 and made over 60 appearances decided to remember him for his services.
Via their Twitter page, the club tweeted “Always in our hearts. Remembering Junior one year on.”
🔴Always in our hearts⚪️
Remembering Junior one year on #NFFC pic.twitter.com/xrqPY3XIzF
— Nottingham Forest FC (@NFFC) August 22, 2020
Junior Agogo became a household name while featuring for Ghana’s Black Stars from 2006-2009.
He scored 12 goals in 27 appearances and was one of the Black Stars’ key performers during the AFCON 2008 tournament.
