There’s no doubt the people of Ghana love football. The West African country recently hosted the Africa Cup of Nations, and saw their side reach the semi-finals. One sport you almost certainly wouldn’t associate with Ghana though is rugby - but surprisingly the sport is establishing a foothold there - as Al Jazeera’s Carrie Brown reports.
There’s no doubt the people of Ghana love football. The West African country recently hosted the Africa Cup of Nations, and saw their side reach the semi-finals. One sport you almost certainly wouldn’t associate with Ghana though is rugby - but surprisingly the sport is establishing a foothold there - as Al Jazeera’s Carrie Brown reports.
Andy Richardson speaks with James Essien, father of Ghana’s star player Michael Essien, after Ghana’s 2-0 win over Morocco in their final 2008 Africa Cup of Nations group stage match in Accra, Ghana.
The West African country of Ghana is getting ready to stage the 26th African cup of nations.The hosts start their campaign against Guinea on Sunday and most home supporters are already predicting a 5th African title for their team. But what every young player in Ghana really wants is something the vast majority of the current national squad already have - a place at a high profile European club with a wage packet to match. Andy Richardson reports from Ghana.
Amanda Palmer and the 48 crew discover the bustling West African capital of Ghana.