By Angu Lesley Ngwa Akonwi
Football Writer,kick442.com-Cameroon
A wave of relief has swept through the Senegalese community in Ghana and beyond following the release of two young footballers, Khadim Ndiaye and Mamadiang Kane, who had been held in connection with the tragic death of fellow Senegalese player Cheikh Touré in Kumasi.
The two survivors, part of a group of aspiring footballers who travelled to Ghana hoping to secure tryouts in Morocco, were reportedly lured by a network of scammers posing as football agents. According to local sources, the group was kidnapped after falling into the hands of individuals pretending to be sports recruiters.
The ordeal turned fatal when Cheikh Touré was killed by the kidnappers, allegedly as part of an extortion plot aimed at forcing their families to pay ransom money.
Authorities in Senegal and Ghana worked closely to secure the release of Ndiaye and Kane, whose safety has now been confirmed. Their freedom has brought a moment of solace amid widespread grief.
The case has sparked renewed concern about fake football recruitment schemes, which continue to prey on the dreams of young African players desperate for opportunities abroad.
Observers and community leaders are urging vigilance, reminding families and aspiring athletes that legitimate football careers are built through verified clubs and licensed intermediaries — not through online promises.
The tragedy in Kumasi stands as a painful reminder that for many, the road to professional football can be as perilous as it is hopeful.
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