Monday, October 20, 2025 - The Senegalese football community is in mourning following the tragic murder of promising young goalkeeper, Cheikh Toure, who was killed by his kidnappers in Ghana.
The death of the 18-year-old, who had trained at the
Esprit Foot Yeumbeul academy, was confirmed on Saturday, October 19, 2025.
The Ministry of African Integration and Foreign Affairs of
Senegal released a statement announcing that Toure's lifeless body was found
after his family was unable to raise the full ransom demanded by his captors
Toure was reportedly tricked by a group of armed
extortionists under the pretense of attending a trial to join a professional
club. This scam led to his kidnapping and the subsequent demand for a ransom
from his family. Despite the family's efforts to secure his release, the
criminals followed through on their threat and murdered the teen.
Senegalese authorities have opened an investigation into the
kidnapping and death in collaboration with the Ghanaian police. This joint task
force is working to uncover the exact circumstances of the tragedy.
The Senegalese Ministry expressed its "deep compassion
to the grieving family," and a spokesperson stated the investigation was
being carried out "with the greatest attention and priority." Toure's
body is currently being processed for repatriation to Senegal.
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