By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
Former SABC Sport analyst Coudjoe affectionately known as ‘Malume’ Amankwaa has died on Friday night from cardiac arrest.
Ghanaian-born naturalised South African Amankwaa was rushed to Sandton Mediclinic when he “couldn’t wake up for supper and upon arrival at hospital he was declared dead”.
The late Amankwaa was married with two children and he lived in Ferndale,Randburg.
Former colleagues paid tribute to the likable TV personality Amankwaa.
SABC Sport radio host Andile Ncube tweeted: “Once upon a time I hosted a show called #Soccer411 with some of the best football brains in this country.
“Mzi Mgebisa who passed in 2017. David Kekana who passed in 2019.
“And today is a sore-hearted RIP to the last man standing, Malume Coudjoe Amankwaa. RIP Old friend.”
Christophe Bongo, who had worked at SABC Sport with Amankwaa, including on the hugely popular weekly magazine show 411, tweeted: “I am writing this with a heavy heart.
“Our friend, colleague and fellow, football lover, Coudjoe Amankwaa has suddenly passed away this evening.
“He was truly loved and was known as ‘Malume’. May His Soul Rest In Eternal Peace. I miss you already.”
Meanwhile the South African Broadcasting Corporation (SABC) said it is saddened by the passing of veteran sports journalist Coudjoe Amankwaa.
Amankwaa worked for the SABC as a sports analyst for several years and participated in some of the major sporting events including the FIFA world cup, and many premier soccer league matches.
The public broadcaster has described him as a devoted person who served the corporation diligently by always providing a wealth of knowledge and expertise in his field of work.
In a statement released on Saturday, the SABC’s sport general manager Gary Rathbone said Amankwaa was never afraid to speak his mind and was always warm-hearted and larger than life.
The death of Amankwaa has left SA football reeling as it comes days after the passing from Covid-19 at 55 this week of former Orlando Pirates striker and Maritzburg United coach Ian Palmer from a Covid-19 related illness.
Fullview would like to convey its sincere condolences to the Amankwaa family and everyone affected by his tragic passing.