In a heartfelt confession, former Black Stars defender Samuel Inkoom reveals the price he paid for his love for Ghana.
Sacrificing an entire month's salary and facing the devastating consequences of losing his position at Dnipro in the Ukrainian league, Inkoom's passion for his homeland proved to be both a test of loyalty and a testament to his dedication on and off the field.
The experienced defender was a member of the Black Satellites team that won the FIFA U-20 World Cup in 2009.
“When I was coming, it was even difficult for me to make that decision. I had to choose between the national team and Dnipro while we were having league games to play. I also wanted Ghana to qualify for the Olympic Games as well. I was born in Ghana and I would never turn my back to where I came from so I choose Ghana,” he told 3Sports.
“After the assignment, I returned to my club and saw that they had signed three fullbacks in my position implying that I had no chance anymore,"
"It got to a time that I was made aware I wasn’t going to receive a one-month salary but I agreed because I cherished Ghana. If I was going to help Ghana qualify for the Olympic Games and lose one month’s salary, I would be okay but I didn’t know they were going to sign three fullbacks in my position,”
After playing for several clubs in Europe, Samuel Inkoom returned home to sign for Accra Hearts of Oak. Last season the 34-year-old made 21 appearances in the Ghana Premier League.