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Ghana’s ability to go to its first FIFA World Cup was my work- Alfred Woyome

Businessman Alfred Woyome insists that the Black Stars’ first FIFA World Cup appearance should largely be attributed to the role he played in making sure the team qualified for Germany 2006.

According to Woyome, he coordinated the team’s camping in Austria and paid part of the Black Stars’ expenses while they were preparing for the competition.

Ghana was the best African team at the FIFA World Cup in 2006, reaching the last 16 before they were booted out by the then World Champions Brazil.

“I want to state it categorically and clearly here, that Ghana’s ability to go to the World Cup the first time, was my work,” Woyome told Citi Tv’s Face to Face Show.

“I had to make sure that the Black Stars were taken to Austria, trained in the Bavarian region, sponsored by a company I work with, RedBull, part of my businesses, and bused on the ground to that place.

“I had to use my own personal money to help as many people as possible to get there [Germany].”

The Black Stars have since qualified for two more World Cups, in South Africa and Brazil, but missed out in the 2018 edition in Russia.

Source: Ghana Soccernet

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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