Actress and philanthropist Habiba Sinare, who was previously married to Black Stars striker Majeed Waris, has shed light on the struggles of being married to a footballer, advising women to brace themselves for the associated realities.
In an interview with MzGee, Habiba candidly discussed the challenges she encountered during her marriage, explaining that it was not the idealized life many envision when marrying an athlete.
She emphasized that, despite the glamorous facade, the experience of being married to a footballer can be quite difficult.
“Getting married to a soccer player is not easy,” she admitted, explaining that her ex-husband’s demanding career meant he spent most of his time in training camps, leaving her to find ways to make herself happy and occupy her time.
“There’s no time… either you make yourself happy by travelling or coming back to Ghana to enjoy yourself,” Habiba shared, emphasizing how the lifestyle demands great independence and emotional strength.
A major factor contributing to the end of her marriage was the absence of attention and intimacy, which she linked to her ex-husband’s deep bond with his family.
Habiba explained that her husband confided in his family more than he did with her and their child.
“When we are outside, he still talks to them and tells them everything… I didn’t like that we couldn’t share anything intimate together,” she said, adding that despite his maturity, their marriage lacked the balance and emotional connection she longed for.
Looking back on the circumstances, Habiba shared that she chose not to involve her own family in their marital problems until much later because she preferred to handle things on her own.
“I am naturally that type of person, I like to keep to myself… even my mum didn’t know what I was going through until we had a sitting,” she revealed.
Despite her young age, Habiba has managed to carry herself with grace and maturity, which often makes people underestimate how young she truly is.
“I am very young, and people don’t know that. The way I carry myself, you will not know I am young,” she remarked.