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We’re deeply shocked at the news of Newton Opoku-Mensah’s death – Fortuna Düsseldorf Board Member
Klaus Allofs, Board Member for Sports & Communication at Fortuna Düsseldorf, has expressed profound shock and sadness over the tragic death of Newton Opoku-Mensah, a rising star from their U17 squad.The 17-year-old Ghanaian talent drowned in a lake in Duisburg on Tuesday evening. Despite extensive medical intervention, Newton tragically passed away at the hospital.In response to this heartbreaking event, Fortuna Düsseldorf has suspended all training and match activities for their youth teams, from U9 to U19. This decision reflects the club's deep sorrow and respect for Newton’s memory.The club has extended its heartfelt condolences to Newton’s family, his teammates, and the staff at the youth development center during this incredibly difficult time.“We are deeply shocked and cannot grasp this news. Newton was a young man who was living his dream and has now passed away far too early,” Klaus Allofs said in a club statement."Our sympathy and deepest condolences are with Newton's family and relatives, as well as with all his teammates and the entire team at our youth performance center.”
Klaus Allofs, Board Member for Sports & Communication at Fortuna Düsseldorf, has expressed profound shock and sadness over the tragic death of Newton Opoku-Mensah, a rising star from their U17 squad.
The 17-year-old Ghanaian talent drowned in a lake in Duisburg on Tuesday evening. Despite extensive medical intervention, Newton tragically passed away at the hospital.
In response to this heartbreaking event, Fortuna Düsseldorf has suspended all training and match activities for their youth teams, from U9 to U19. This decision reflects the club's deep sorrow and respect for Newton’s memory.
The club has extended its heartfelt condolences to Newton’s family, his teammates, and the staff at the youth development center during this incredibly difficult time.
“We are deeply shocked and cannot grasp this news. Newton was a young man who was living his dream and has now passed away far too early,” Klaus Allofs said in a club statement.
"Our sympathy and deepest condolences are with Newton's family and relatives, as well as with all his teammates and the entire team at our youth performance center.”
