A die-hard fan of Accra Hearts of Oak, a taxi driver and father, was overcome with emotion after his beloved team suffered a defeat last Sunday against Holy Stars in the first game of the Ghana Premier League.
As he watched the game, he couldn’t contain his disappointment, and a video of him breaking down in tears has gone viral on social media.
Social media users reacted with a mix of shock, amusement, and sympathy. “Are the Phobia players watching? Yoo!” asked @HeartsOfOakFan1, while @KotokoFan23 joked, “Support Asante Kotoko and your tears will be joy.” @GhanaianGirl questioned, “How can you be a die-hard fan in this economy ei?”
Others like @SportsPundit and @GhanaianHumor poked fun at the fan’s misfortune, saying “Bet chop your man he say ein darling club loose” and “This guy has gone to use his sale to bet on Hearts of Oak this can’t just be for passion.”
However, some fans like @HeartsOfOakForever showed empathy, saying “That’s genuine love for the club ..Weeping as if bereaved…WE have seen our glorious club turn into Sunday stars over9t and that’s hard to understand…We hope the sun rises again!!”
Hearts of Oak suffered a shock 1-0 defeat in their Ghana Premier League opener, losing to newly promoted Basake Holy Stars at the Accra Sports Stadium.
See video below:
A taxi driver, father, and die-hard fan of Accra Hearts of Oak broke down in tears following the club’s defeat last Sunday against Holy Stars in the first game of the Ghana Premier League. pic.twitter.com/Bleh3yd2rI
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