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Akeem has died

...mom had opted to "go with faith"

By Multimedia Desk


Story Created: Dec 30, 2013 at 12:22 PM ECT
Story Updated: Dec 30, 2013 at 7:44 PM ECT

The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) this afternoon confirmed the passing of national footballer Akeem Adams in Hungary.

Social Media had earlier today reported the death of young footballer Akeem Adams, who has been in critical condition at a hospital in Hungary, after suffering a heart attack in September. However, Adams' local representative has disclosed that Adams' mother had taken the decision not to give doctors permission to take her son off life support.

According to the TTFA "Akeem Adams' local representative Dion Sosa, at 11:15 am today advised that Ancilla Adams, mother of Akeem Adams has opted go with faith and has decided against taking her son off life support following initial reports of a decision to take that step earlier today.
The TTFA will issue a statement on due course following further developments. Akeem continues to be in our prayers".

This afternoon, came confirmation of Adams' death.

The TTFA stated ''We would like to extend our deepest condolences and sympathies on behalf of the officials, players and supporters of all our teams to Akeem’s family and friends at this sad time.Akeem’s uncle Ivan Dick and local representative Dion Sosa confirmed that Akeem left us at 12:45pm TT time.
“He went on his own. This was God’s call. He is at peace now. We wish to thank all of those who offered their support to Akeem and his family. He touched us all in so many ways,” said Dick.
President Raymond Tim Kee, in an immediate statement after receiving the dreadful news, said: “No words can fully express our grief and dismay on what has happened. We can only pass on all our thoughts and prayers to his family and hope they will get some strength from the outpouring of love and support from everyone over this period going back to the time that he suffered the heart attack some months ago.
“Everyone in our football fraternity is deeply affected by this. Not only was he a promising and dedicated footballer, but he was also a fine young man,” Tim Kee told TTFA Media today.


Akeem was a prospect that undoubtedly would have had a bright future in the game. Born April 13th, 1991, Akeem first entered the national program at the Under 13 level in 2004 on a squad of players prepared for the Caribbean Under 15 Championships. He would later become an integral part of the National Under 17 Team that defeated Jamaica at the CONCACAF qualifiers in Kingston to qualify for the 2007 FIFA Under 17 World Cup in South Korea. Akeem played in that World Cup and two years later would go on to help the National Under 20 Team book its place in the 2009 FIFA Under 20 World Cup in Egypt where he also made appearances at FIFA's second biggest world tournament.
His progress was consistent and he made his senior international debut for this country on January 22, 2011 against Finland at the Hasely Crawford Stadium, going on to make nine international appearances before joining Hungarian football club Ferencvárosi TC which was his final team up until the time of his passing.

Akeem's humble spirit was felt from the start and he has definitely left his mark and will forever hold a place in the hearts of all in the Trinidad and Tobago and international football community.

[Sir X]

Sad.Condolences to the family.

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DIED YESTERDAY: Akeem Adams ...suffered heart attack on September 25.

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WARRIOR LOSES FIGHT

Ex-national footballer Akeem, 22, dies after massive stroke

By Ian Prescott ian.prescott@trinidadexpress.com


Story Created: Dec 30, 2013 at 9:12 PM ECT
Story Updated: Dec 30, 2013 at 11:52 PM ECT

Former soca warrior Akeem Adams was messaging former teammates at the local Central FC club only recently confirming he was on the mend after initially suffering a heart attack on September 25. A few days later he is dead.

Reports out of Hungary confirmed that Adams died yesterday after suffering a massive stroke on Saturday. There was an initial report that his mother Ancilla Adams had refused to take him off life support in hope. However, late yesterday, the former national player’s uncle, Ivan Dick, and the Trinidad and Tobago Football Association (TTFA) both confirmed Adams’ passing.
A TTFA release quoted Dick as saying: “He went on his own. This was God’s call. He is at peace now. We wish to thank all of those who offered their support to Akeem and his family. He touched us all in so many ways.”
Brent Sancho, managing director of Adams’ former club Central FC, was in “shock”.
“We kept atop of the situation and he was improving. Then Sunday came the news that he had suddenly suffered a massive stroke,” said the former 2006 World Cup Soca Warrior.
“I am still in a state of shock,” Sancho added. “When we sent him to Hungary earlier this year we were so happy for him. When his agent called us and told us how well he played in the first game, we were elated, seeing that he was progressing and moving on to better things. This is so shocking. So frightening.”
Yesterday morning, the Ferencvárosi Torna Club (FTC), to which Adams was contracted in August, issued a release on its website confirming Adams’ death. However, at 11.15 a.m., Adams’ local representative Dion Sosa also advised that his mother had opted go with faith in deciding against taking her son off life support, following initial reports of a decision to take that step earlier in the day.
Adams’ club has been responsible for releasing official information on his condition over the past three months, following his initial heart attack on September 25.
The club’s release stated: “It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of FTC’s player, Akeem Adams, player of Ferencvárosi Torna Club and Trinidad and Tobago national side. Three months after his massive heart attack, his condition turned critical on Saturday, when he also suffered a heavy stroke. The massive heart attack occurred (on September 25) at Adams’ home after the afternoon training. The player was immediately transported to Városmajor Heart Clinic, where he underwent three lifesaving operations and received a mechanic instrument supporting his vascular system.
“Later, circulation problems resulted in the T&T left-back losing the lower part of his favoured left leg. Akeem’s chances of survival grew continuously and he was able to meet and converse with relatives and friends from his hospital bed, until Saturday’s stroke.”
Adams got great support in Hungary from the club, which flew his mother and 26-year-old brother Akini Adams to Hungary, where they have been at his bedside the last three months. Hundreds of Hungarians donated blood, and the club also raised US$45,000 through a sponsor towards Adams’ education on his recovery.
“During the intensive treatment, the physicians prepared him for a heart transplant. However, this Saturday, complications arose and the player’s body could not cope anymore with pain coming from the mortal cerebral venous thrombosis. The medical staff of Városmajor Heart Clinic and Ferencvárosi Torna Club share the pain of the loss of Akeem Adams.”
Earlier yesterday, TTFA general secretary Sheldon Phillips stated that the Association was awaiting confirmation from Adams’ family before making a pronouncement. The TTFA was the single largest local contributor to Adams’ recovery, when raising just over $72,000 from sale of jerseys and a partial donation of funds raised from the October friendly international between Trinidad and Tobago and New Zealand at Hasely Crawford Stadium.
Phillips said the news of Adams’ relapse was indeed unexpected, since previous recent reports from his family were that he was watching television and conversing with others.
“Obviously, the situation is very fluid. We are in contact with his family and are actually awaiting firm confirmation from them before making an official release,” Phillips said.
Later, the TTFA issued a release stating: “The Trinidad and Tobago Football Association is deeply saddened by the passing of Akeem Adams. We would like to extend our deepest condolences and sympathies on behalf of the officials, players and supporters of all our teams to Akeem’s family and friends at this sad time. Akeem’s uncle Ivan Dick and local representative Dion Sosa confirmed that Akeem left us today 12.45 pm TT time.”
TTFA president Raymond Tim Kee also stated his “dismay” over Adams’ death.
“No words can fully express our grief and dismay on what has happened,” Tim Kee stated. “We can only pass on all our thoughts and prayers to his family and hope they will get some strength from the outpouring of love and support from everyone over this period going back to the time that he suffered the heart attack some months ago.
“Everyone in our football fraternity is deeply affected by this. Not only was he a promising and dedicated footballer, but he was also a fine young man.”

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We’ll never forget you



Story Created: Dec 30, 2013 at 9:10 PM ECT
Story Updated: Dec 30, 2013 at 11:52 PM ECT

Akeem Adams was born in Point Fortin, in Trinidad and Tobago April 13, 1991.

Already as a child Akeem had an exceptionally remarkable physical condition which helped him debut in his home country’s elite league already at the age of 16. The fact that he got his first invitation to the Trinidad and Tobago national side in the same year clearly showed his attributes and prospects for his career.
Besides the top-level national team, he participated in the U-17 and U-20 World Cup series as well.
Before signing to Fradi, the young player had already played at W Connection, United Petrotrin and Central FC.
Ferencvárosi Torna Club signed Akeem Adams on August 7 after rapidly convincing the management after his trial period. The defender played for the first time at FTC in the Third Round: his debut was frenetic as Akeem fitted perfectly into the defence system of Ricardo Moniz and took a great role in defeating Győr 2-1.
The management counted on him in the starting eleven during the following rounds as well. His last match in the Fradi jersey was against the club’s ancient rival, Újpest in Puskás Stadium. Akeem was substituted in extra time of the match and he walked from the pitch to the applause of more than 22,000.
After beating the purple-and-white team, Adams continued working hard in training with a big smile on his face. He was just preparing for the next league match. However, on the night of September 25, he suffered a sudden, massive heart attack at his home. He was transported to Városmajor Heart Clinic as quickly as possible.
Had it not been for the professional, quick and heroic fight of the medical staff of FTC and Városmajor Heart Clinic, Akeem’s chances would have been reduced close to zero. The player had numerous life-saving surgeries during the following days and received a mechanical instrument supporting his vascular system.
In contrast to the huge damage of the body, physicians could stabilise the player’s condition. FTC organised the journey of Akeem’s mother and brother to Hungary, who the player could consciously meet and say farewell to.
The following weeks and months brought other life-saving operations on Adams. Despite the heroic fight of the doctors, Akeem suffered a stroke the December 29 which turned his condition into critical. Sadly, this unfortunate new situation determined that the life of Akeem Adams could be saved and the Trinidad and Tobago player breathed his last breath on December 30.
The Fradi crowd, well-known for its criticism, took Akeem quickly in; he became one of their favourite players. He earned both the supporters’ and professionals’ credit for his tough but clear play. He was solid, serene and played in the spirit of fair play. Akeem Adams became an appreciated member of Ferencvárosi Torna Club, who in the future willremember him as a role-model for his serenity, humility and steadfast play.
The Fradi-family will never forget You, Akeem Adams! Rest in peace.

[Islandman]

Very sad story. RIP.

[Lionpaw]

jah know, can imagine how all his families hopes n beliefs lied in him n to jus lose him so. must be a shocker to the fam. i feel it for them all the trinis.

[Peter R]

This one is heart-breaking. RIP young man.

[Paul Marin]

RIP akeem...too young...too soon.