Junior Agogo: Ex-Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker dies aged 40 Former Ghana, Nottingham Forest and Bristol Rovers striker Junior Agogo has died at the age of 40. PLEASE LEAVE YOUR COMMENT BELOW THE PAGE AND SHARE Agogo, who began his career at Sheffield Wednesday, played 27 times for his country and scored 12 goals. He finished his career at Hibernian in 2012 having also had spells in the United States, Cyprus and Egypt. Agogo suffered a stroke in 2015 and struggled with his speech afterwards, telling a BBC Four documentary in 2017 he felt anxious about his language. Agogo sealed his place in the hearts of Ghana fans with his performances at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations where he scored three goals including a late winner against Nigeria in Accra. "I think that was the goal that sealed his popularity in Ghana," Laryea Kingston, the former Hearts midfielder said. "During the tournament we could feel his influence in the team grow and ...
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