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VIDEO: Black Stars, Hearts of Oak suffering due to bad treatment of old players – Mohammed Polo

Legendary Ghanaian footballer Mohammed Polo has downplayed suggestions that a spell has been cast on the Black Stars by some aggrieved ex-footballers.

For more than 38 years, the nation has tried unsuccessfully to win the Africa Cup of Nations title.

There have been near-misses with the Black Stars reaching the semis of the competition six times in the last seven editions.

The team’s struggle to win trophies has been attributed to curses by some ex-players who continue to harbour resentment over the nation’s treatment of them.

Polo does not agree that the team has been cursed but holds that the lack of appreciation for their sacrifices is reflecting on the team.

He adds his beloved Hearts of Oak to the teams suffering this fate due to unfulfilled promises.

‘I wouldn’t say so but it reflects. Even Hearts of Oak, it is affecting them. Recently, the 64 battalions came out that they were due some monies for winning the Confed Cup but it never came. This one will reflect. We were promised estate houses in 1978 but we were not given. It is the former President, John Mahama, who gave us something,” he said.

Polo also appealed to the GFA to make use of the experience of the retired footballers.

“We’ve given our best to Ghana football and we are still giving our best but if they refuse to allow gifted and knowledgeable ones put in their knowledge, we will go with it,” he said.

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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