Kotoko Female Footballer Killed, Two Arrested

A 23-year-old female footballer and commercial tricycle operator has been allegedly stabbed to death in a suspected robbery attack at Odumase Afrancho near Aboabo in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region.

The deceased, identified as Agartha Owusu Ansah, popularly known as ‘One Cedis’, reportedly met her untimely death on Thursday, October 29, 2026, while carrying out her commercial tricycle business.

Swiftnews3 gathered that the incident occurred around 11 p.m. when Agartha, who operated a Pragya tricycle, allegedly picked up a female passenger and was conveying her to Afrancho New Site.

The journey reportedly turned fatal when she was allegedly attacked by suspected criminals who attempted to take control of her tricycle.

During the attack, the 23-year-old was reportedly stabbed and left dead, while her assailants escaped with her tricycle and mobile phone.

Agartha was said to have been associated with Asante Kotoko Women’s SC and had previously played for Kumasi Fabulous Ladies before venturing into commercial tricycle operations.

In a major development, two persons have reportedly been arrested at Techiman in the Bono East Region in connection with the incident.

The suspects were allegedly found in possession of the deceased’s tricycle and mobile phone, which are believed to have been taken away during the attack.

Their arrest is expected to provide investigators with important leads as they work to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing and determine whether other persons were involved.

The gruesome incident has triggered concerns about the safety of commercial tricycle operators, particularly women who work late at night to earn a living.

Investigations are expected to continue as further details emerge.