Renowned sports journalist John Awuah Otabil, widely known as Sports Cotyledon, has sadly passed away.
The news of his death was shared by his employers, Class Media Group (CMG), in a touching tribute on Tuesday, August 21.
In the tribute, CMG praised his exceptional passion and dedication to sports journalism, stating, “His passion and dedication to exceptional sports coverage were truly inspiring. While we will deeply miss his insights, his legacy will continue to shine. Farewell, John. May you rest in peace.”
Awuah Otabil served as the Head of Sports at CTV and was the host of the Matured Sports Show on the channel.
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His career in sports journalism began in 2013 when he joined Obrempong FM 91.7 MHz in Agona Swedru.
After nearly five years there, he transitioned to HSTV in 2018 and later worked at SANKOFA TV and BASE ONE TV.
In 2023, Awuah became a part of Class Media Group, where he continued to leave a significant mark on sports journalism.
He was honored as the Best Foreign Sports Presenter at the Foklex Media Awards 2024.
His sudden passing has left a significant void in the industry, and he will be remembered for his unwavering commitment to sports reporting.
