75-year-old woman details why she joined 'Save Ghana football' demonstration

A 75-year-old participant in the 'Save Ghana Football' demonstration has mentioned Ghana's disappointing 2-2 draw with Mozambique in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations as the motivation for her decision to join the protest.

In an interview with GTV, the woman disclosed that she was deeply hurt by the draw that ended Ghana's AFCON journey.

According to her, having followed Ghana football for ages, she felt compelled to join the walk because she could not sit unconcerned as the country's football declined.

"Football is my heart, soul, and everything. I have been watching football for a long time, but our game against Mozambique hurt me. I was watching the game when we scored two and allowed them to equalize. I couldn't sleep that night. I decided to join the demonstration today because of that game."

The 'Save Ghana Football' demonstration is ongoing, with several prominent Ghanaians joining some sports enthusiasts to register their displeasure over the downward spiral that the country's foremost sporting discipline has taken for the past few years.

Occasioned by the debacle of Ivory Coast, which saw Ghana exit the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations with just two points, the demonstration commenced at the popular Obra Spot in Accra, with the destination set for the Ghana Football Association headquarters.

Among the celebrities who joined the protest were Nicholas Omane Acheampong and Great Ampong, who are gospel musicians, and Countryman Songo, a sports journalist.

The protest seeks to draw attention to the prevalent issues that have plagued Ghana football and brought it to its knees.

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The Black Stars 2:2 draw against Mozambique really worried 75 year old lady Emelia Okine so she showed up to demonstrate. pic.twitter.com/DwGuFscPBT

— GTV Ghana (@GTV_Ghana) February 14, 2024