Mahama rescues poverty-stricken ex-Black Queens goalkeeper Memunatu Sulemana

Beatrice Laryea Sports News Aug - 29 - 2023 , 16:28 2 minutes read

Former President John Mahama has offered to assist former goalkeeper for the Ghanaian women's national football team, Memunatu Sulemana.

A report in the Tuesday, August 29, 2023, edition of the Daily Post newspaper indicated that the former President has provided a decent self-contained house for Sulemana together with a capital to start business to cater for herself.

The former President made the offer after news broke that she is in a deeply distressing situation as she resides in a makeshift wooden kiosk in the Kaneshie suburb of Accra, Ghana.

While many of her contemporaries have transitioned into various professions post-retirement, the 45-year-old Sulemana finds herself grappling with severe poverty.

In an interview with Original TV, Sulemana candidly shared the challenges she is facing currently.

Despite earning income from her football career, a substantial portion of her resources were dedicated to caring for her grandmother, who battled diabetes and required medical attention.

Memunatu Sulemana was an integral part of Ghana's golden generation in women's football, achieving remarkable success on the African continent and participating in World Cup tournaments.

A prominent figure in Ghana's women's football history, Sulemana was part of the national team that made its debut at the FIFA World Cup in 1999, hosted by the United States. Her participation continued in subsequent editions, including the 2003 and 2007 tournaments in the United States and China, respectively.

Prior to her current predicament, Memnunatu Sulemana served as the goalkeeper's trainer for the Black Maidens of Ghana, highlighting her continued dedication to the sport despite her personal challenges.

At present, the former goalkeeper's living situation involves a makeshift structure, partly constructed from wood and an old advertising banner. This rudimentary shelter offers limited protection, particularly during the rainy season.