Ghana internationals Jordan Ayew and Kwadwo Asamoah have paid tribute to NBA legend Kobe Bryant who died on Sunday in a helicopter crash.
Bryant, one of basketball’s greatest players and masterful scorers of all-time, died along with his 13-year-old daughter.
The helicopter crashed in Calabasas, California sending the entire global sports fraternity into a state of mourning.
He was 41 years old.
Ayew, who plays for English Premier League side Crystal Palace, posted on his Instagram page: ''Rest in Peace Legend ??.'' ">https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zCvuGAduy/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rest in Peace Legend ??.''
Inter Milan ace Asamoah expressed shock upon hearing the news by saying: ''I can’t believe it... R.I.P. Legend ???? @kobebryant. '' ">https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zEwLFnd7E/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I can’t believe it... R.I.P. Legend ???? @kobebryant. ''
Former Colorado Rapids FC striker Nana Boateng posted: ''Legend ?? RIP .'' ">https://www.instagram.com/p/B7y_DBDpHKf/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Legend ?? RIP .''
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I can’t believe it... R.I.P. Legend ???? @kobebryant
">https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zEwLFnd7E/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">I can’t believe it... R.I.P. Legend ???? @kobebryant
Jordan:
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">https://www.instagram.com/p/B7zCvuGAduy/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Rest in Peace Legend ??
Nana Boateng:
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">https://www.instagram.com/p/B7y_DBDpHKf/?utm_source=ig_embed&utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Legend ?? RIP