Two suspects arrested over murder of Fabulous Ladies footballer Agartha Takyiwa

The 22-year-old was killed on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at Afrancho in the Atwima Kwanwoma District of the Ashanti Region.

Agartha reportedly suffered multiple stab wounds to her thigh, stomach and neck during an attack in which her commercial tricycle, popularly known as a pragya, and mobile phone were stolen.

According to Atuahene, the footballer, who worked as a commercial tricycle operator, picked up a female passenger at about 22:30 GMT and was heading towards Afrancho New Site when the incident occurred.

She was reportedly attacked after getting involved in a struggle with suspected assailants over her tricycle. The attackers allegedly stabbed her before fleeing with the vehicle and her mobile phone.

The suspects were subsequently traced to Techiman through the location of the stolen phone, leading to their arrest, Atuahene said.

Agartha was preparing for the 2026/27 Women’s Division One League season before her death.

Speaking to Luv FM, Atuahene disclosed that the club was yet to formally inform the Ghana Football Association (GFA) about the incident.

He also highlighted the financial difficulties facing women’s football in Ghana, explaining that players are registered as amateurs rather than professionals and receive limited financial support from their clubs.

“Women’s football is still young in Ghana,” he said.

“Our players are registered as amateurs, not professionals, so we support them with only transportation costs.”

The arrests come as the football community mourns the death of the young player, whose life was cut short while combining her football career with commercial tricycle operations.

Source:Fiilasports/ghanasoccernet