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Egyptian player Sam Morsy sparks controversies on social media after refusing to wear LGBTQ armband

Photo of Ogyem Solomon Ogyem SolomonDecember 3, 2024
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Ipswich captain, Sam Morsy, has been heavily criticised on social media, especially X (formerly Twitter) after he refused to wear the rainbow armband in support of the LGBTQ community.

Morsuy did not wear the LGBTQ-designed armband for Ipswich’s 1-0 defeat against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

According to Ipswich, their skipper’s decision stems from his religious belief which the club has agreed.

Ipswich’s explanation has triggered a backlash from several users on X who claim to have labelled the player as a hypocrite.

Some dug images of Morsy wearing kits with gambling logos in his previous clubs to back their claim.

Others have also accused him of being homophobic but to hide behind ‘religious beliefs’.

Meanwhile, half of the users backed the player’s decision, asserting that the LGBTQ community should accept others’ decisions not to support them.

Premier League captains wear rainbow armbands for matches played from November 29 to December 5 as part of the Rainbow Laces campaign.

The campaign highlights the Premier League’s commitment to diversity and its support for LGBTQ+ individuals in football and beyond.

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Source: www.ghanaweb.com

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Photo of Ogyem Solomon Ogyem SolomonDecember 3, 2024
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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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