Backlash received by seasoned journalist Nana Aba Anamoah for posting a photo of Ghana football star Thomas Partey ahead of the Blackstars' match
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| Thomas Teye Partey @Thomaspartey22 Twitter |
The Ghana Blackstars are set to take on their Angolan rivals in a football match today, and anticipation is high for the team to deliver a strong performance. However, a recent post by seasoned journalist Nana Aba Anamoah on Twitter has stirred up controversy and backlash among netizens.
The post in question features a photo of Ghanaian football star Thomas Partey, who currently plays for Arsenal. While some fans were excited to see Partey featured in the post, others took issue with the message behind it. Several comments on the post suggest that fans don't expect much from Partey when he plays for the Blackstars, with one even going so far as to say they wish the coach would play other players instead.
This backlash highlights a common phenomenon in the world of sports: the pressure on individual players to perform for their national team. While club teams may provide a more stable environment for players to hone their skills and build chemistry with their teammates, national teams face the challenge of bringing together players from different clubs and systems, often with limited time to prepare for important matches.
In the case of Thomas Partey, it's clear that some fans have a negative perception of his performance for the Blackstars. However, it's worth remembering that every player has their own strengths and weaknesses, and the success of a national team ultimately comes down to how well the players work together as a unit.
Some of the comments include:
"Same o black stars performance I don’t expect much of him lol I wish the coach will play Samid and Majeed or Kingsley",
"Nana Aba what did you see before posting this picture", This guy never gives his best to the National team like he does in Arsenal
As for Nana Aba Anamoah's post, it's possible that she intended it as a show of support for Partey ahead of the match. However, the backlash it received highlights the delicate balance that journalists must strike between objective reporting and personal opinion.
Overall, the Ghana Blackstars face a tough challenge in their match against Angola, but it's important for fans to support the team as a whole rather than fixating on individual players. Only time will tell whether Partey and the rest of the team can rise to the occasion and deliver a strong performance for their country.
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— nana aba (@thenanaaba) March 22, 2023
