•They reportedly offered him a professional trial with a top Ghanaian club, prompting his trip to Kumasi.
An eighteen-year-old Senegalese goalkeeper, Cheikh Toure has been murdered by a criminal syndicate who lured to Ghana for trials.
Toure was said to have been invited to top Ghanaian clubs with juice pay packages, but was kidnapped on arrival.
The syndicate reportedly contacted his family for ransom which they were unable to raise.
On October 17, 2025, the young goalkeeper was tragically killed.
His body has been identified and kept at Ebenezer Mortuary in Tafo, while the Senegalese Embassy in Ghana coordinates his repatriation.
Ghanaian authorities have launched a full-scale investigation into the kidnapping and extortion syndicate suspected to be behind the crime.
The shocking news has sparked widespread grief across social media with fans, fellow players, and clubs mourning the loss of a bright young talent whose dream was cut short.
