Asante Kotoko has sent in a condolence message to mourn with the families of the young footballers killed in the bus accident on Saturday.
According to eyewitness reports, the front tire of the mini bus carrying the over 30 kids of a colts team blasted on the Offin Bridge and as such veered off into the Offin River.
The lifeless bodies were recovered from the river as people in the nearby towns rushed to the scene to offer their help.
Six died on the spot and two later died at the Komfo Anokye Teaching Hospital.
Twenty-four (24) other kids are also receiving treatment at the St. Patrick Hospital in Offinso following the accident.
Read the statement below: