Christopher Opoku (1974 - 2017) also known as Christopher Columbus was a Ghanaian sports journalist.[1]
Christopher Opoku | |
|---|---|
| Born | Christopher Opoku Glasgow, Scotland |
| Nationality | Ghanaian |
| Other names | Christopher Columbus |
| Occupation | Sports Journalist |
Early life
editChristopher was born to Mr. K.O. Opoku and Akose Ofori-Mensah in 1974.[1] He attended Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).[2]
Career
editHe started his career as a sports journalist at Luv fm, He also worked at Metro TV from 2009 to 2013, then he later moved to GTV and Citifm , Business and Financial Times, Happy Sports, worked with Footy-Ghana as Managing Editor, he did punditry for various stations like Multi TV and was the administrative director of Ghana League Club Association (GHALCA). Because of his command of the English language he covered the 2000 CAF Nations Cup and other tournaments.[3][1]
Achievements
editHe was named best commentator and sports journalist in 2008 and 2009.[1]
Death
editHe died at age forty-two and the cause of his death was cancer. He left behind a spouse and three daughters.[4][5][6]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "Christopher Opoku: Things to Know About Late Ghanaian Sports Journalist". BuzzGhan. 2017-07-05. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Seven things you didn't know about late Christopher Opoku". Pulse Gh. 2017-05-10. Retrieved 2020-04-25.
- ^ "GFA rented press". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Christopher Opoku would have lived longer If he had taken 'Cannabis' - Nana Agyemang". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Christopher Opoku's wife celebrates him with this powerful message". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ "Christopher Opoku goes home today". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
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