{
  "id": 16085174,
  "title": "Elmina Sharks FC goalkeeper William Donkoh undergoes leg amputation after motor accident",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/elmina-sharks-fc-goalkeeper-william-donkoh-undergoes-leg-amputation",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-22T17:56:01.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/elmina-sharks-fc-goalkeeper-william-donkoh-undergoes-leg-amputation-after-motor-accident/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Elmina Sharks FC goalkeeper William Donkoh has had his left leg amputated following a motor accident. The club released a statement informing the public of the tragic incident that occurred in Cape Coast on Tuesday, October 20. Donkoh suffered serious injuries to his limb and was immediately taken to the hospital. Following emergency surgery on Wednesday, October 21, medical professionals were unable to save the leg. Despite the efforts of the medical team, the left leg had to be amputated. The club expressed their profound sadness over the unfortunate event and pledged their support for Donkoh and his family during this difficult time. The statement concluded by urging the wider Ghanaian football community and well-wishers to offer prayers for the goalkeeper and his family while requesting privacy as he embarks on his rehabilitation journey.",
  "summary": "National Division One League Club Elmina Sharks FC have released an official statement announcing that their goalkeeper, William John Donkoh, has undergone a leg amputation following a motor accident.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Elmina Sharks goalkeeper William John Donkoh undergoes leg amputation after motor accident",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/22/elmina-sharks-goalkeeper-william-john-donkoh-undergoes-leg-amputation",
        "published": "2026-10-22T16:58:42.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}