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Opoku Afriyie, also known as ‘Bayie’ (the wizard), guided the Black Stars to a 2-0 victory over Uganda in the 1978 Africa Cup of Nations final on March 16, 1978. The former Asante Kotoko player hit a brace to help Ghana win the trophy for the third time, sending home …

Former Black Stars and Kumasi Asante Kotoko striker, Opoku Afriyie, popularly known as Beyie ’Wizard’ has been pronounced dead. He died at age 75. According to reports, he passed away on Sunday, 29 March, 2019 in Kumasi. Details of his death remain unknown. The former Black Stars management member was …