By Grace Zigah
Ghanaian football has been thrown into mourning following reports of the death of former AshantiGold SC and Aduana Stars defender Tijani Joshua, who reportedly passed away under circumstances that had not been publicly disclosed at the time of reporting.
The news was first made public by sports journalist Nuhu Adams, who announced the former footballer’s reported death on social media.
However, details surrounding the circumstances of his passing, including the exact date and cause of death, were not immediately available.
Joshua was a familiar figure in Ghanaian domestic football, having featured for several clubs during his professional career, including Sekondi Hasaacas, Wa All Stars, AshantiGold SC and Aduana FC.
His most notable spell came at AshantiGold, where he established himself as an important member of the squad and eventually rose to become captain of the Obuasi-based club.
During his time with the Miners, Joshua was part of the team that won the Ghana Premier League title in 2015, one of the major achievements of his football career.
The league triumph remains a significant moment in AshantiGold’s history, with the club enjoying a successful period under its former football structure.
Joshua’s contribution to the team earned him recognition among supporters, particularly during his time as captain.
After several years with AshantiGold, the defender moved to Aduana FC in 2020 in another chapter of his domestic football career.
However, his stay at the Dormaa-based club was relatively short-lived. Persistent injury problems reportedly affected his progress, forcing him to seek an early termination of his contract in 2021.
Beyond his club achievements, Joshua also had the opportunity to represent Ghana at the international level.
He was part of the Black Galaxies squad that participated in the 2014 African Nations Championship (CHAN), hosted in South Africa.
Ghana enjoyed an impressive campaign at the tournament, reaching the final before losing to Libya through a penalty shootout after the match ended level.
The Black Galaxies finished as runners-up, marking another memorable chapter in Ghana’s history at the continental competition.
