Video: Tears flow as Ghanaians organise funeral for Sir Bobby Charlton in Accra

A funeral for Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton has been held in Tesano in Accra.

The funeral ceremony is being organised by the Nationwide Supporters Union, who have mounted canopies to mourn the former footballer.

In videos that have gone viral on social media, members of the group are seen clad in red and black attires to mark the occasion, while some also shed tears.

Charlton, who won the European Cup and World Cup, passed away at the age of 86 on 21 October, 2023.

Thousands of people were at Manchester Cathedral while others gathered at Old Trafford to mourn Charlton, whose funeral is taking place today in England.

Among those present to pay their respects to the deceased are ex-Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.

Some of the Red Devils’ former players are also present, including Paul Scholes, Ryan Giggs, Roy Keane, Steve Bruce, Paddy Crerand and Andy Cole.

Meanwhile, Manchester United’s current England players Harry Maguire and Luke Shaw were also in attendance at the funeral.

Former Reds manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is there too with England boss Gareth Southgate and the Prince of Wales, who is president of the Football Association.

Manchester United legend Bryan Robson exalted Charlton as someone who wasn’t just a great player but also a great person.

Sir Bob was the first one after I signed the contract to come and say it's a great club, enjoy yourself here.

It's a sad day for the family, for Manchester United but also for football because he was a fantastic player,” Robson added.

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