Mohammed Polo Urges Ghana to Honor Legends While They’re Alive

Ghanaian football legend Mohammed Polo has called on the nation to celebrate its sporting icons while they are still alive.

Polo, a member of Ghana’s 1978 Africa Cup of Nations-winning team, made the emotional appeal during the “Honoring the Legends” event in Accra.

Polo questioned why recognition often comes after death, saying,

“They are waiting for me to die before they honor me and I’m saying, no, if I die, no, I don’t need anything again. I want to be honored now because if I die, I don’t even need it.”

Polo shared the story of former Black Stars captain Awuley Quaye, who struggled in silence before his death, including having a leg amputated.

Polo criticized the state burial given to Quaye, questioning why such efforts weren’t made while he was still alive.

Polo’s appeal highlights the need for Ghana to prioritize recognizing and supporting its sporting legends during their lifetime, rather than waiting until they pass away.