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Thomas Quaye, a former Ghana international and esteemed player for Accra Hearts of Oak, has sadly passed away at the age of 57.
Quaye’s demise occurred on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the 37 Military Hospital after battling a cerebrovascular accident for several months, as confirmed by his family.
His football journey began at Ken Harrison in Mamprobi and progressed through the State Transport Company Soccer Team, Tejitex, and eventually to Hearts of Oak’s youth team, Auroras FC.
Quaye made his debut and sole appearance for Accra Hearts of Oak in 1987, playing alongside notable teammates such as Benjamin Adjei, Shamo Quaye, Ebenezer Dugbatey, Joe Addo, Samuel Ablade Kumah, and Ezekiel Alamu. They formed the famous Accra Hearts of Oak’s Musical Youth of the late 1980s, which clinched the Ghana First Division League title in the 1989/90 season.
Throughout his career, Quaye also had the opportunity to play alongside renowned Hearts of Oak players like Yaw Preko, Sam Johnson ‘Foyoo’, Opoku Agyemang ‘Oduro’, Emmanuel Armah ‘Senegal’, Emmanuel Quarshie, Henry Acquah, and Stephen Appiah.
Regarded as one of the greatest defenders in the history of the Ghanaian Premier League, Quaye also represented Dawu Youngsters from 1990 to 1994 and Real Tamale United from 1997 to 1999.
His dependability and consistent performances earned him call-ups to the national under-17 team (Black Starlets), under-20 team (Black Satellites), and the senior team (Black Stars) in 1987, 1988, and 1989 respectively.
Quaye retired as a professional player in 2002, after experiencing several injuries during his career, while playing in the United Arab Emirates.
Following his retirement, he ventured into coaching and obtained various coaching certificates, including the Basic Certificate (2000 & 2005), Intermediate Certificate (2006), and the UEFA Certificate (2006) from the National Sports Council and the Ghana Football Association.
Quaye coached several teams, including Universal F.C., Five Star FC, Subway FC, Third World FC, Fire Rehoboth FC, and Fire Service FC. He also actively served under the Sports Department of the Ghana National Fire Service until his untimely passing.
Thomas Quaye is survived by his wife, Margaret, and their five children: Thomas, Frank, Bernard, Kevin, and Karen.
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