Ghanaians react to news of Christopher Opoku's death

News of the death of renowned sports journalist and former Ghana League Club Association (CHALCA) Administrative Manager, Christopher Opoku, has come as a shock to many Ghanaians both home and abroad.

The veteran sports journalist passed on in the UK while receiving treatment for cancer according to a close family source.

Many Ghanaians have taken to twitter to

Read full articlesend their condolences to the family and Ghanaians on the loss of such a great sports journalist.

The late sports journalist is best known for his quality in sports presenting and has been hailed by some as Ghana's finest football commentator on television and radio due to his enthusiasm in the field of sports.

Below is how Ghanaians reacted to the news on social media:

I'm completely devastated by the news of Christopher Opoku's death - Kwabena Yeboah #GHOneNews pic.twitter.com/eNQiwnvWqK

— GHOne TV (@GHOneTV) May 10, 2017

A Lion with the heart of a Lamb, may your gentle soul rest in peace. You paid your dues, you did well. RIP Christopher Opoku (@CNOpoku) ???????????????? pic.twitter.com/iB2gXzAXMw

— Fredrick Gyan-Mante (@Freddie_GH) May 10, 2017

Gutted by the death of ACE Broadcaster Christopher Opoku,former boss and a mentor. Journalist with a CLASS #RIP Sir pic.twitter.com/aScSMk99pz

— THE SOWAH's®???????? (@jamessowah) May 10, 2017

Life be yawa paaa ooo.
Veteran sports journalist just kicked the bucket. Christopher Opoku may your soul rest in perfect peace pic.twitter.com/AJ9EGpQTgC

— KESSE (@Kesse_GH) May 10, 2017

My heart is deeply saddened. Someone I admire so much in the journalism industry. RIP CHRISTOPHER OPOKU ???????? pic.twitter.com/0I8XnzPZyj

— Amoah Kofi (@Milikykophy) May 10, 2017

Sad News: Ace sports journalist;Christopher Opoku is dead https://t.co/R1fLUsqxdZ pic.twitter.com/e9dQ4wyfAx

— Assistant Boyfriend (@IamLilBygone) May 10, 2017