PAC Academy: Ghanaian Football Club Suffers Double Agony in Just 20 Days

• PAC Academy has suffered two crushing blows in under three weeks as the 2025/26 season approaches
• The future of the rapid growing Offinso-based club is more uncertain than ever following their bankroller's ordeal
• PAC Academy are still expected to feature in the upcoming 2025/26 Ghana National Division One League (DOL)

In a cruel twist of fate, Ghana Division One League football PAC Academy has endured two heartbreaking news in less than three weeks.

The fast-rising DOL outfit, based in Offinso in the Ashanti Region, first saw its bankroller Inusah Ahmed and three others extradited to the United States over an alleged internet scams and romance fraud.

Inusah Ahmed extradited to the USA

According to the US Attorney's Office, on Friday, August 8, 2025, three Ghanaian nationals were transferred to the U.S. to face charges related to a transnational criminal network accused of stealing more than $100 million through romance scams and business email compromise schemes.

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The four accused Ghanaian nationals, Inusah Ahmed, who reportedly owns an expensive mansion in Offinso, Isaac Oduro Boateng (Kofi Boat), Patrick Kwame Asare, and Derrick Van Yeboah are charged with several counts of wire fraud conspiracy and could face up to 20 years in prison for each one of those offenses.

Stephen Appiah passes away

While PAC Academy’s players, staff, and fans are still grappling with uncertainty after Ahmed’s arrest, the Offinso-based club has been dealt another heavy blow with the death of General Manager Stephen Appiah.

Sources told YEN.com.gh’s Gariba Raubil that Appiah passed away on Wednesday night, August 27, 2025, at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital in Kumasi following a short sickness.

''Stephen played a bigger role than just administration especially when it comes to the registration of players on the Ghana Football Association's online system. He mentored many of our young talents at the colts level. This loss is enormous for Ashanti region and even Ghana football as a whole. I’m truly devastated. I got the news last night and I am still contemplating about his passing.” a club official said.

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Tributes pour in for Stephen Appiah

Ghanaian football fans and officials have flooded social media with messages of grief following the death of the PAC Academy boss. Below are some of their heartfelt comments.

Seth Amoako wrote:

''I am so sad. I do not know even what to say. Rest in peace, Appiah.''

Kwame Boateng reacted:

“This is heartbreaking. Stephen Appiah was a true gentleman who gave his all to colts football. Rest well, boss. Ghana football will miss you.''

Akosua Mensah:

“You mentored so many young players and gave hope to many dreams. May your soul rest in perfect peace.''

Yaw Owusu:

“Such a big loss for the local game. Stephent was passionate, humble, and hardworking. Division One football will never forget you.''

Junior Sark also commented:

“I’m shocked! I just saw him a few weeks ago talking about the new season. Life is indeed short. Condolences to his family and PAC Academy.''

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Inusah Ahmed's alleged scam case

YEN.com.gh earlier reported extensively on the extradition of Inusah Ahmed and three others when the news broke on Friday, August 8.

Per sources, the Ghana Football Association is closely monitoring the situation before officially reacting to the disturbing news. The Ghana Football Association (GFA) recently met with all the clubs to discuss major issues ahead of the new season, with PAC Academy expected to feature as things stand.

Source: YEN.com.gh