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Ghana striker Emmanuel Clottey has lost his mother who died last Thursday after a short illness. The Berekum Chelsea ace, who was on international duty in Zambia, was only told of the bad news on Saturday after the 1-0 defeat in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifier. The 24-year-old was an unused substitute against the Chipolopolo at the Levy Mwanawasa Stadium. He arrived home on Monday night together with his international team mates. A statement issued by Berekum Chelsea club president Emmanuel Kyeremeh on their website (berekumchelsea.com) read: �The club wish to send our condolences to striker Emmanuel Clottey whose mother passed away last Thursday. �This is a tough time for him but we know he can cope with this big loss. �I�m telling Emmanuel (Clottey) that he has our big support and sympathies. We pray to God for the soul of his mother.� Clottey is the leading scorer in the 2012 CAF Champions League with five goals.