King Faisal FC coach Prince Acheampong confirmed dead

The Ghanaian football community is in mourning following the passing of Prince Acheampong, widely known as Sabuto, who lost his battle with an illness on Tuesday afternoon. The 52-year-old coach had been hospitalized for several days before succumbing to the undisclosed ailment.

Acheampong had a notable coaching career, with stints at several prominent clubs, including Asante Kotoko, Dunkwa United, and Fabulous Ladies FC. At the time of his passing, he was the head coach of King Faisal, a position he had held since January 2025. Under his leadership, the team had accumulated 20 points in 15 matches, placing them ninth in the Zone 2 standings.

Asante Kotoko, where Acheampong previously served as an assistant coach, paid tribute to him in a heartfelt statement. “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Prince Acheampong (Coach Sabuto), head coach of King Faisal and a former assistant coach of Asante Kotoko. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family, loved ones, and the entire King Faisal fraternity during this difficult time. May his soul rest in perfect peace.”

Acheampong’s impact on Ghanaian football extended beyond the club scene. He made significant contributions to school sports, guiding Opoku Ware School (OWASS) to a third-place finish in the 2024 Ashanti Regional Inter-School Boys Soccer Competition and leading T.I. Ahmadiyya SHS to three Ashanti Regional Inter-School titles.

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The football community is mourning the loss of a dedicated and passionate coach, and his passing is a significant blow to the sport in Ghana. Acheampong’s legacy will be remembered for his tireless efforts to develop and promote football in the country.