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My Son Promised To Score In Nigeria And Qualify For World Cup – Father Of Thomas Partey Reveals
The father of Thomas Partey, Jacob Partey has revealed that the deputy Black Stars captain promised to score a goal ahead of the second leg in Abuja, Nigeria. He indicated that Thomas Partey encouraged him to be positive before the game. He shared how the felt was when his second score propelled Ghana to this year’s global football competition in Qatar.
“The feeling was so high. The family and Ghanaians were so elated. When I heard that they were going to train, we prayed for them especially when we heard there is light out in Nigeria. He told us we will beat them and he told me he will score. He promised me he will score.” He told Angel TV Sports.
Jacob Partey gave a better understanding d how events unfolded before, during and after the game.
“When they started the game, I was in Odumasi with his mother. In the course of watching the game, it started raining and I tune into the radio, so when I heard the goal scored by my son, I jumped. I have pictures of that and I will share them later on another programme. Because I was listening to the radio, I heard the goal early and started jubilating.”
