Sea Lions have been thrown in a state of mourning following the death of their former midfielder Berekisu Tejani.

She passed away on Friday afternoon at age 20 after a protracted battle with sickness.

Berikisu was instrumental in qualifying the Elmina based club to the National Women’s league in 2016.

Sea Lions took to their twitter page to mourn;

“With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our former midfield maestro and a level 100 student of UCC, Berekisu Tejani.

She was part of the team that qualified us to the National Women’s league in 2016.

She passed away this afternoon age 20. May her soul rest in peace !🙏😭”