- Young Ghanaian football administrator Jonas Sena Dorho was allegedly murdered on his farmland in Nkoranza
- Both the Brong Ahafo Regional FA and the Nkoranza Municipal FA have confirmed the news and expressed sorrow
- This comes just two months after the murder of Asante Kotoko fan Francis Yaw Frimpong aka Pooley in Nsoatre
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Ghanaian football has once again been plunged into mourning following the shocking and brutal killing of a promising young football administrator and entrepreneur, Jonas Sena Dorho.
The incident occurred on Friday, April 18, 2025, which coincided with Good Friday—a day that turned into one of the darkest moments in recent memory for the Ghanaian football fraternity.
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Young Visionary Lost Too Soon
Jonas Sena Dorho was not only the owner of Ghana Division Two club Nkoranza Adehyea FC, but also an enterprising figure in agribusiness. He owned Jon-Dor Ventures, a company that deals in Ammonium Sulphate.
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Described by close associates and stakeholders in the football community as dedicated, passionate, and ambitious, Sena had lofty dreams of taking his club from the lower leagues to the heights of the Ghana Premier League.
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His vision and hard work had already begun yielding results, with Nkoranza Adehyea FC steadily gaining recognition within the Bono East Region and beyond.
Many believed that it was only a matter of time before the club broke into the upper tiers of Ghanaian football.
The Shocking Circumstances
According to YEN.com.gh’s exclusive sources at the Nkoranza Municipal FA , the tragic incident took place on Sena’s own farmland in Nkoranza in the Bono East Region.
He was reportedly attacked and murdered by unknown assailants under mysterious circumstances.
The motive for the killing remains unclear, and authorities are yet to release a detailed report on the incident.
”He was killed on his own farm on Friday April 18 which was a Good Friday. We are all in deep sorrow now.” the source said.
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His lifeless body was discovered shortly after the attack, sparking grief and fear among family, friends, and members of the local football community.
The brutality of the act has left many in disbelief, particularly given the peaceful reputation of the farming community where the crime occurred.
Confirmation from Football Authorities
The Brong and Ahafo Regional Football Association (BARFA) and the Nkoranza Municipal Football Association have both confirmed the unfortunate death of the Nkoranza Adehyea FC owner.
In a statement, the BARFA expressed their sorrow and extended their condolences to the family of the deceased.
“BARFA mourns with the entire Nkoranza Adehyea FC fraternity for the tragic loss of the team owner. Our prayer and thoughts are with the team and the family,” part of the statement read.
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