Ghana’s strength sports community is in grief following the reported death of Godfred Akobila, the winner of the 2023 Ghana’s Strongest competition.
Fans were shocked to learn of Akobila’s passing on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.
After a brief health fight, he reportedly died.
After years of participating in the competition, Akobila, who gained notoriety for his remarkable demonstrations of strength and endurance, realised a long-held desire when he was named Ghana’s Strongest Champion in 2023.
His perseverance and fortitude were key components of his ascent to the top. He joined the competition for the first time in 2015, but he was not qualified.
He made a comeback the next year and advanced to the quarterfinals in 2016.
He went on to compete in more editions before winning the coveted championship.
Since then, fans, coworkers, and competition followers have showered him with tributes, characterising him as a figure of perseverance and hard effort.
There are still unconfirmed details concerning his demise.
Source: newsthemegh.com