The football world is in mourning following the tragic death of Newton Opoku-Mensah, a talented young Ghanaian player from Fortuna Düsseldorf’s U17 squad.
The teenager drowned in a Duisburg lake on Tuesday evening. Despite extensive medical efforts, Newton succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.
In response to this devastating loss, Fortuna Dü
sseldorf has suspended all training and match activities for its youth teams, from U9 to U19. This decision highlights the profound grief and respect the club holds for the young player’s memory.
The club has expressed its condolences to Newton’s family, teammates, and the staff at the youth development center.
Fortuna Düsseldorf’s Board Member for Sports & Communication, Klaus Allofs, expressed the club’s shock and sorrow, saying, “We are deeply shocked and cannot grasp this news.
“Newton was a young man who was living his dream and has now passed away far too early. Our sympathy and deepest condolences are with Newton’s family and relatives, as well as with all his teammates and the entire team at our youth performance center.”
Newton Opoku-Mensah’s passing is a significant loss to Fortuna Düsseldorf and the broader football community. His talent and potential had been widely recognized, and his untimely death has left a deep void.
The club’s decision to suspend activities reflects the impact of this tragedy on everyone associated with Fortuna Düsseldorf.
