Indonesian national team legend Ricky Yacob passed away

KOMPAS.com – The sad news surrounds the world of soccer in the country. Legendary Indonesian striker Ricky Yacob has passed away.

Based on information received by Kompas.com from messages transmit WhatsApp, Ricky passed away at the Mintoharjo Hospital, Saturday (11/21/2020).

“Innalilahi wainnailahi rojiun, our friend and national player, Bang Ricki Yacobi at Mintoharjo Hospital has passed away. Hopefully the deceased will die in the condition of Husnul Khatimah. Alfatihah.”

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Kompas.com has confirmed the news of the former coach of the Indonesian national team, Rahmad Darmawan, who released the information.

He confirmed that Ricky died at Mintoharjo Hospital, based on a report from a person named Arif Mursado who was in the field.

Ricky Yacob died after suffering a heart attack while playing soccer at Senayan Field, Jakarta.

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Ricky Yacob is a member of the Indonesian national team that won gold at the 1987 SEA Games.

He also became the first Indonesian player to have a career in the Japanese League (J-League).