Former Ghana U17 star Abdul Karim Migima is dead, sources close to the family can confirm.

The 1991 FIFA U17 World Cup winner would have been 44 on 5 December this year.

He is expected to be buried later on Thursday according to Islamic customs and traditions.

Migima, a fine midfielder in his prime, played for Great Olympics and Okwahu United in the Ghana Premier League.

He also had a short in Germany.

Migima doubled as a coach of a juvenile side in Korle Gonno and was a tailor during his retirement