Ex Asante Kotoko left back Godfred Yeboah has died following a short illness on Tuesday.

“We’re saddened to hear of the passing of Godfred Yeboah who represented us from 2001 to 2009,” Kotoko confirmed on social media on Tuesday.

“His passion for the club was undeniable and he will be missed.

“We send our condolences to his family, friends and everyone who cherished him.”

The ex-Black stars defender passed away in Sunyani at aged 41.

Popularly known as ‘TV3’, he helped Kotoko to win the Ghana Premier League on three occasions – 2003, 2005 and 2008. Yeboah made his Black stars debut in an international friendly fixture against Benin in 2003 and has four caps overall for the senior National team.