Experienced Ghanaian football administrator Jones Abu Alhassan has died in Ivory Coast this morning.

Jones travelled with Hasaacas Ladies as a management member to the WAFU Zone B Champions League qualifiers.

He took ill while in Abidjan and was hospitalised.

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He recovered from that ailment but fell ill again last Friday evening as he prepared to return to Ghana following Hasaacas Ladies’ triumph in the WAFU Zone B Clubs Champions League.

He was hospitalised and passed away after spending just three days in the hospital.

Tributes have started pouring in since his demise.

We are shattered by the news of the passing of one of the outstanding football administrators in Ghana Jones Alhassan Abu.

He was a luminary in the country's game and contributed immensely to the growth of Ghana football.

May Allah grant him Jannatul-Firdaus. pic.twitter.com/TNNQNWJ7PM
— Ghana League Clubs Association (@GHALCA_) August 10, 2021

A football colossus goes home. The last interaction I had with him was when he asked me why I am causing so much trouble.

This is a man I have leant a lot of football history from.

Safe journey to your maker, Jones Abu Alhassan. https://t.co/HpaHIP3DqM
— #TheNabilaShow (@Muftawu_Nabila) August 10, 2021

Rest well sir. Your indelible contributions to Ghana football shall always be remembered.

Allahumma sabbithu alal kaoli saabit, fagfirlahuu, warhamhu. Amen

Jones Alhassan Abu 😭 pic.twitter.com/MaGvbG4N93
— Sheikh Tophic Abdul-Kadir Sienu (@DeSheikh1) August 10, 2021

SAD NEWS

Another Pillar in Ghana Football is gone

Jones Abu Alhassan pic.twitter.com/MpQ1riun6J
— Oyerepa Sports (@OyerepaSports) August 10, 2021

Sad News ….A great Football Administrator Mr Jones Abu Alhassan has passed away in Cote D'lvoire @Spice919fm pic.twitter.com/gEnPsWVA27
— kyei yaw baffour (@kyeiyawbaffour) August 10, 2021

The owner of Tamale FC Jones Abu Alhassan has joined the ancestors this morning😥

I'm soo devastated by his death😥😥😢

May Allah accept him and grant him Jannatul Firdau🙏🤦 @tamalecityfc 😢😥🤦 pic.twitter.com/TbuysjG487
— Debrah Essien ⚽✍️ (@De_essieno) August 10, 2021

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