Ghanaian forward and Southampton winger Kamaldeen Sulemana has expressed deep pride in the passion Ghanaians have for football, highlighting how it fuels the determination of the Black Stars to succeed on the international stage.
In an interview with Showmax, Kamaldeen spoke of the national obsession with football, describing it as more than just a sport in Ghana. “We eat and drink football, and everything is football,” he said, emphasizing how this passion drives players to give their all when representing the country.
He also reflected on the lasting influence of past football greats, particularly Michael Essien and Asamoah Gyan, whose performances at the 2010 FIFA World Cup continue to inspire the current generation.
Ghana’s dramatic run to the quarter-finals that year remains a high point in the nation’s football history, despite the heartbreaking loss to Uruguay after a missed penalty in extra time.
Kamaldeen noted that this legacy motivates today’s players to strive for similar or greater achievements, as they carry the hopes of an entire football-loving nation.
