Former Asante Kotoko striker Murtala Seidu Bancey has lost his dad at the 37 Military Hospital after a short illness.

The late Alhaji Seidu Bancey, who doubled as the Bisa Imam for Tema passed on on Sunday after he was admitted at the hospital battling illness.

Alhaji Seidu Bancey was 76 years old and by Islamic conventions, he will be buried on Monday.

His son, Seidu Bancey had stints with New Edubiase United and then later at Asante Kotoko where he made his name. Funeral arrangements will be announced later by the family.

He also played for the Black Stars B and Ebusua Dwarfs.