Manuel “Junior” Agogo, who played striker with the Colorado Rapids from 2000-01, died Thursday. He was 40.
The Ghana-born Agogo was acquired from the Chicago Fire by the Rapids for a 2001 third-round draft pick on April 10, 2000. He scored 11 goals in 39 appearances with Colorado before he traded to San Jose for midfielder Chris Carrieri.
“Players of his age (20) and talent aren’t available that often,” former Rapids coach Glenn Myernick told The Denver Post after the trade.
Agogo was best-known for his tenures with the Bristol Rovers and Nottingham Forest in England. He also score 12 goals in 27 appearances for the Ghana national team.
“We’re saddened to hear about the passing of former #Rapids96 striker Junior Agogo. Our thoughts go out to Junior’s friends and family,” the Rapids tweeted Thursday.
We’re saddened to hear about the passing of former striker Junior Agogo. Our thoughts go out to Junior’s friends and family.
— Colorado Rapids (@ColoradoRapids)
The Ghana Football Association is saddened by news of the sudden demise of ex-Ghana star Junior Agogo. On behalf of the Ghanaian football fraternity, we extend our sincere condolences to the family of our Black Star, Junior Agogo. May his soul Rest In Peace
— 🇬🇭 Ghana Football Association (@ghanafaofficial)
Our thoughts are with the friends and family of former striker Junior Agogo, who has passed away aged 40.
— FIFA (@FIFAcom)
Rest in peace, Junior ❤️
are saddened to learn that former striker Junior Agogo has passed away.The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Junior’s family and friends at this sad time.
— Nottingham Forest (@NFFC)
💙 RIP Junior Agogo.
A Gas legend, scoring 41 goals in 126 appearances.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
— Bristol Rovers (@Official_BRFC)
Sheffield Wednesday are saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Junior Agogo.
Our thoughts are with Junior's family and friends at this very difficult time. RIP
— Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc)
are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of former Bees striker Junior Agogo.
The thoughts from everyone at the Club are with Junior's family and friends at this sad time.
Rest in peace, Junior 🙏
— Barnet FC 🐝 (@BarnetFC)
