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Case 5: Ghanaians share their memories of legendary football

There are said to be close to a hundred tribes in the country. Across the length and breadth of this country, there are big and small tribes or ethnic groups dotted all over.

These tribes have their unique and distinctive beliefs and practices that set them apart from others.

Nonetheless, there are certain cultural practices, natural or borrowed, that permeates every society or tribe in the country.

From Pulmakong which is the northern-most town in the country to Cape Three Points which is the exact opposite, there exist practices that are either identical or almost the same.

For persons born in the 90s and early 2000s, one practice that was common in all societies is community football.

Local football was huge back then and it was more than just some excited boys chasing after a rounded leather or rubber material.

These matches formed rivalries and were the reasons behind people’s excitement or otherwise.

At the heart of this craze was the football popularly referred to as ‘Case 5’.

Case 5 was the legend that brought excitement to schools. Owners of the ball were treated as princes as they could decide who plays or not.

You dare not offend them else you will go home football hungry.

Though it came in different sizes, Case 5 was the most popular because it is the ideal size for playing a game.

As fun as it was kicking this ball, it could hurt badly if it hits you hard, especially when it’s raining.

Case 5 may no longer be in the system but the legend lives on with several Ghanaians sharing their experience on social media.

Below are some posts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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. 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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