Communications director of the Ghana Football Association, Ibrahim Sani Dara, has debunked rumours circulating online claiming that head coach of the Black Stars, Avram Grant, has died.

Social media reports Tuesday night claimed the Israeli had died after suffering a heart attack, but Sani Dara debunked those claims in a press briefing held earlier today.

“Let me start with this viral news claiming that Ghana coach Avram Grant died yesterday and let me assure the fans of the Black Stars that Avram Grant is fully alive and even trained with the squad yesterday,” he said.

“He doesn’t have any illness whatsoever and he is very fit and sound. So we were surprised when the news claiming that the man died of a heart attack. We just ask the fans to ignore this news so we can focus on the match against Cameroon.

“He is very healthy and alive and I believe these rumours must stop so the team can focus on the next match ahead.” he reiterated.

The Black Stars are back in action Thursday when they take on the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon in the Afcon semi finals.