National Division One League Club Elmina Sharks FC have released an official statement announcing that their goalkeeper, William John Donkoh, has undergone a leg amputation following a motor accident.
The Board and Management confirmed that the goalkeeper was involved in an incident in Cape Coast on Tuesday, October 20.
Donkoh sustained severe injuries to his left leg and was rushed to the hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery on Wednesday, October 21.
The club revealed that despite the medical team’s best efforts to salvage the limb, his left leg had to be amputated.
Elmina Sharks expressed deep sorrow over the tragic event and reaffirmed their support for the player and his family during this challenging period.
“The club will stand with William and his family throughout his recovery and beyond. William remains a valued member of the Sharks family”, the statement read.
The club further called on the wider Ghanaian football community and well-wishers to keep Donkoh and his family in their prayers while appealing for privacy as he begins his rehabilitation process.