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Africa have never produced a better defender than Jamie Carragher – Ex-Man City star riles social media users

Former England midfielder Joey Barton has doubled down on his denigration of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) and African football, with his latest claim being that the continent has not produced a defender in the class of former Liverpool defender Jamie Carragher.

Barton, who backed Carragher on his claim that AFCON is not a major tournament, has hit back at his critics, stating that Jamie Carragher was a superior talent to any defender that has come out of the African continent.

He noted that while Africa might have produced some of the best footballers in the history of the game, the continent has not churned out a defender who could lace Carragher’s boots.

“Africa has never produced a better defender than Jamie Carragher. Can anybody name a better African defender than Jamie Carragher? Kolo Toure was never better than Carragher.

“It’s a great continent that has produced phenomenal talent and deserves to be taken seriously as a major tournament, but you can’t name me one defender who was better than Carragher,” he said.

His comments have triggered Africans on social media, who accuse him of speaking with racist and ignorant biases.

They hold that Joey Barton has a reputation for being controversial and that his latest statement is one of his usual bizarre comments.

Others hold that Joey Barton, who played for Newcastle and Manchester and was accused of domestic violence, is a nonentity whose statements should be treated with the contempt they deserve.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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