A 75-year-old participant in the ‘Save Ghana Football’ demonstration cited Ghana’s disappointing 2-2 draw with Mozambique in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) as the catalyst for her decision to join the protest.
During an interview with GTV, the woman expressed her profound disappointment with the draw, which ultimately led to Ghana’s exit from the AFCON.
Having been a longtime follower of Ghanaian football, she felt compelled to participate in the demonstration, unable to remain indifferent as the country’s football faced a concerning decline.
“Football is my heart, soul and everything. I have been watching football for a long time but our game against Namibia hurt me. I was watching the game when we scored two and allowed them to equalise. I couldn’t sleep that night. I decided to join the demonstration today because of that game.”
The ‘Save Ghana Football’ demonstration is currently underway, with several prominent Ghanaians joining sports enthusiasts to voice their discontent over the recent decline in the country’s primary sporting discipline.
Sparked by Ghana’s disappointing performance at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, where the team exited with just two points, the demonstration began at the popular Obra Spot in Accra and is headed towards the Ghana Football Association headquarters.
Notable figures participating in the protest include gospel musicians Nicholas Omane Acheampong and Great Ampong, along with sports journalist Countryman Songo.
The protest aims to shed light on the prevalent issues that have hindered Ghanaian football’s progress and brought it to a critical state.