WAFA owner Henri Wientjes dies, GFA mourns
Dutch owner of Ghana Premier League side WAFA and a lifelong supporter of Ghanaian football, Henri Wientjes, has passed away.
The leading Dutch agricultural entrepreneur in West Africa died on Tuesday, January 6 in his home country, Holland.
His sudden demise has taken the Ghana Football Association (GFA) by surprise, having spent most of his life supporting football in the West African country.
Wientjes has been hugely instrumental in the rise of WAFA into one of the most respected clubs in Ghana.
A club statement read: ''It is with regret that we announce the death #WAFAcademySC owner Mr. H. J. M. Wientjes.
''He was also the Founder and Executive Chairman of African Tiger Holding and its subsidiaries.
''Details for a memorial service will be announced later.
''Sympathizers can sign a book of condolence at the Accra office of ATHL every weekday from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm.''
Apart from his support for WAFA, Wientjes ensured that his company Wienco sponsored Tamale-based RTU for over ten years with heavy financial backing.
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The Ghana Football Association express their condolences to the family of Wientges following the news of his death.
"Condolences to @WAFAcademySC on the passing of team owner Henri Wientges. The sad event occurred in Holland. The late Wientges was also a key sponsor of former Premier League side Real Tamale United," the GFA statement read.
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The date for his burial and funeral has not been revealed.
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