KINGSTON, Jamaica, CMC – Jamaican footballer Hugh Howell tragically collapsed and died on Sunday whereas scrimmaging.
The 39-year-old Howell, referred to as a hard-tackling enforcer, represented Waterhouse FC and Humble Lion within the Jamaican Premier League (JPL).
Hugh Howell
He was a member of Waterhouse’s championship-winning facet in 2005-2006 earlier than shifting on to Humble Lion in 2013, the place he helped the Clarendon facet change into critical title contenders throughout his spell.
When Howell’s enjoying days ended at Humble Lion, he dabbled in teaching at Vere Technical Excessive College.
Michael Ricketts, president of the Jamaica Soccer Federation, paid his tribute.“So unhappy. Hugh and I had a great relationship. RIP my buddy,” Ricketts wrote on social media.
Waterhouse coach Marcel Gayle stated Howell was a “true chief” whose contribution to soccer was immense.
“He left Excelsior and got here straight to us. He was a hardworking, no-nonsense participant who performed for the shirt. He shall be missed,” Gayle stated.
Andrew Value, who coached Howell at Humble Lion, stated: “Condolences to the household of the person referred to as ‘Gorilla.’ He was an important servant of the sport. RIP Balla”.
