Former GFA Vice-Chair Joseph Ade-Coker to be buried August 1
Former Vice Chairman of the Ghana Football Association (GFA), Joseph Kobina Ade-Coker, will be laid to rest on Friday, August 1, 2025, following his passing on Sunday, June 1, at the Bank Hospital in Accra after a brief illness.
A respected figure in both football and politics, Ade-Coker was 68 years old.
A memorial service in his honor is scheduled for Sunday, August 3.
Ade-Coker served as GFA Vice Chairman in 1997 and was also a former Chairman of Accra Great Olympics. He played a significant role in the growth of football in the country, including founding the now-defunct AC Olympiacos in the early 2000s.
Beyond football, Ade-Coker was a key political figure, serving as Greater Accra Regional Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC). He also served as the Consul of the Republic of Belarus to Ghana.
Ade-Coker’s passing marks the end of a distinguished chapter in Ghana’s football and political circles. Tributes have poured in, recognizing his deep commitment to football development and public service.
