The football community, particularly Fortuna Düsseldorf, is in mourning following the tragic death of Newton Opoku-Mensah, a promising Ghanaian teenager who had recently joined the club’s U17 team.

Newton Opoku-Mensah, who was beginning to make his mark at Fortuna Düsseldorf, tragically drowned in a lake in Duisburg on Tuesday evening.

Despite the urgent efforts of medical personnel, he succumbed to his injuries at the hospital.

The devastating news has sent shockwaves through the club, prompting the suspension of all training and match activities for youth teams ranging from U9 to U19.

This unprecedented pause reflects the profound sense of loss felt by everyone associated with Fortuna Düsseldorf.

Klaus Allofs, Director of Sport & Communication, expressed the club's profound grief: “We are deeply shocked and can't accept this news.

Newton was a young man who was living his dream and has now been taken from us far too soon. Our condolences and deepest sympathies go out to Newton's family, teammates, and everyone in our NLZ (Youth Academy).”

As the Fortuna Düsseldorf family comes to terms with this heartbreaking loss, they extend their heartfelt condolences and support to Newton's family and friends during this incredibly difficult time.