The ‘Dribbling Magician’, Mohammad Polo, has hailed former Hearts of Oak departed great, Mr Vincent K. Louis.
Nicknamed ‘Cornerkick Specialist’, the former Phobian passed on to eternity on July 4, at his Nii Boi Town residence with his funeral ceremony scheduled for this weekend.
In a tribute to the Late Louis, Polo described him as a perfect gentleman and a man of integrity.
According to Polo, also known as the ‘Dribbling Professor’ in football circles, Louis demonstrated a high level of integrity in the game although they played in different generations.
He said “Indeed, he was the definition of integrity. He has been consistent at Accra Hearts of Oak Old Players Association (AHOOPA) meetings, and commanded respect at our meetings.
“He was the quiet type, but he occasionally offered pieces of advice to some of us. I was with him during Anas’ funeral, and he advised me to speed up with any project I am undertaking; little did l know that he was the next to leave us.
“He was our senior, but he related to us as though we were play mates, he was indeed a man of integrity, may Allah keep his soul well.”
Meanwhile, the body would be received by the leadership (Clergy) of Holy Spirit Cathedral in Accra on Friday in the morning and followed by a filing.
A burial Mass would follow later on the same day as well as a private burial.
A thanksgiving service would be held on Sunday.
The building contractor died at age 87, on July 4, leaving behind six children and eleven grandchildren.
BY TIMES SPORTS REPORTER
