Fifa President, Gianni Infantino has expressed his deepest condolences to the Ghana Football Association following the passing of former Ghana and Hearts of Oak player Robert Hammond last week.
In a letter addressed to the President of the GFA, expressed his personal condolences and on behalf of the international football community to the family of the late player
Below is the letter published unedited.
Please accept my deepest condolences on hearing of the passing away of former international player Robert Hammond.
The Accra Hearts of Oak S.C. legend featured prominently fir the Black Stars in the 1970s. With his club, he was a key player of the "fearsome five", winning several league titles and reaching the final of the CAF Champions League on two occasions.
On behalf of the members of the international football community, I would be grateful if you could extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.
We hope that, in some way, our words of support may help bring little bit of peace and solace in this time of sadness.
Yours sincerely
SIGNED
Gianni Infantino