Former coach of Aduana Stars Yusif Abubakar has passed on after a short illness on Tuesday morning.

Abubakar, who is the current coach of the Black Meteors, was confirmed dead at the Kwame Nkrumah University hospital after battling a short illness.

According to a source close to the family told, "Coach [Yusif Abubakar is no more, he passed on a few hours ago at the Tech Hospital."

"Per the Islamic laws, he will be buried today and other arrangements will be communicated to the general public."

The 60-year-old will be buried today in Kumasi per the Islamic laws.