Former Tusker forward dead

Tusker's Ghanaian forward Stephen Owusu celebrates after scoring his team's second goal during their SportPesa Premier League match against Zoo at Ruaraka grounds on September 13, 2017. 

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  • Owusu is best remembered for guiding the Brewers to a league and cup double in 2016 despite being used as back-up to Allan Wanga

Former Tusker FC striker Stephen Owusu is dead. 

According to multiple media reports in Ghana, Owusu died on Thursday after a long battle with illness. 

Owusu is best remembered for guiding the Brewers to a league and cup double in 2016 despite being used as back-up to Allan Wanga. 

He also featured for Wazito and Nairobi Stima in the National Super League before returning to Ghana in March this year. 

"Owusu was a committed and hard working player during his time at the club and his demise is a massive blow not only to his family but also to the football community at large," Wazito mourned the striker.