National Women's League side Sea Lions Ladies FC have announced the death of midfielder Berekisu Tejani aged 20.

The Elmina-based side says her death occurred on Friday, 3rd January, 2020.

Berekisu was a level 100 student at the University of Cape Coast.

A club statement read: ''With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our former midfield maestro and a level 100 student of UCC, Berekisu Tejani.

''She was part of the team that qualified us to the National Women's league in 2016.

''She passed away this afternoon age 20. May her soul rest in peace!.''

With a heavy heart we announce the passing of our former midfield maestro and a level 100 student of UCC, Berekisu Tejani.

She was part of the team that qualified us to the National Women's league in 2016.

She passed away this afternoon age 20. May her soul rest in peace !🙏😭 pic.twitter.com/lBRXG3rNOw

— Sea Lions Ladies FC (@SeaLionsFC1) January 3, 2020

Source: GHANAsoccernet.com