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Danny Welbeck expresses gratitude to Ghanaian parents for ‘good genes’ after FA Cup winner

The English-born Ghanaian has been colossal for the Seagulls under Fabian Hurzeler, scoring the winner in the FA Cup fifth round against Newcastle United at St Mary’s.

The former Manchester United forward lobbed the ball over Martin Dubravka in extra time to hand the visitors victory in extra time.

Alexander Isak had opened the scoring for the Magpies from the spot before Gambia international Yankuba Minteh levelled to force the game into another 30 minutes.

“It is great to get the winning goal. It was a solid team performance. There was a lot going on in the game, lots of ups and downs, but we stuck with it. I’m so proud of the lads,” he said after the game

“Newcastle can always put you under pressure. They are very dangerous, but we stuck to our guns, and we put in a great shift.”

Asked about how he feels at 34, the FA Cup winner with Arsenal said: “I’m feeling very good, feeling fit and feeling strong – thanks to my mum and dad for giving me good genes.

 

Source: ghanasoccernet.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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