{"id":95862,"date":"2023-08-30T08:30:13","date_gmt":"2023-08-30T08:30:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/30\/mahama-saves-former-black-queens-goalkeeper-with-new-house-cash\/"},"modified":"2023-08-30T08:30:13","modified_gmt":"2023-08-30T08:30:13","slug":"mahama-saves-former-black-queens-goalkeeper-with-new-house-cash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2023\/08\/30\/mahama-saves-former-black-queens-goalkeeper-with-new-house-cash\/","title":{"rendered":"Mahama &#8216;Saves&#8217; Former Black Queens Goalkeeper With New House &#038; Cash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p><strong>In a heartwarming gesture of compassion and generosity, former President John Mahama has stepped forward to assist Memunatu Sulemana, a retired ex-Black Queens goalkeeper, who has fallen on hard times.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-901\" data-method=\"placement-service\"\/><span class=\"ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 box-3 box-3901 adtester-container adtester-container-901\" data-ez-name=\"ghbase_com-box-3\"><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-ghbase_com-box-3-0\" ezaw=\"728\" ezah=\"90\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;min-height:90px;min-width:728px\" class=\"ezoic-ad\"\/><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-114\" data-inserter-version=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Memunatu Sulemana\u2019s story recently came to light as she was found living in a humble wooden kiosk.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-909\" data-method=\"placement-service\"\/><span class=\"ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 medrectangle-3 medrectangle-3909 adtester-container adtester-container-909\" data-ez-name=\"ghbase_com-medrectangle-3\"><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-ghbase_com-medrectangle-3-0\" ezaw=\"580\" ezah=\"400\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;min-height:400px;min-width:580px\" class=\"ezoic-ad\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The former president has not only offered her a decent self-contained house but has also pledged capital to help her start a business, providing her with a new lease on life.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-910\" data-method=\"placement-service\"\/><span class=\"ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 medrectangle-4 medrectangle-4910 adtester-container adtester-container-910\" data-ez-name=\"ghbase_com-medrectangle-4\"><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-ghbase_com-medrectangle-4-0\" ezaw=\"728\" ezah=\"90\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;width:100%;max-width:1200px;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;min-height:90px;min-width:728px\" class=\"ezoic-ad\"\/><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-122\" data-inserter-version=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Memunatu Sulemana, a name synonymous with Ghanaian women\u2019s football, has a remarkable career history.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-911\" data-method=\"placement-service\"\/><span class=\"ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 box-4 box-4911 adtester-container adtester-container-911\" data-ez-name=\"ghbase_com-box-4\"><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-ghbase_com-box-4-0\" ezaw=\"580\" ezah=\"400\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;width:100%;max-width:1200px;margin-left:auto!important;margin-right:auto!important;min-height:400px;min-width:580px\" class=\"ezoic-ad\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>She represented Ghana on the global stage in multiple FIFA Women\u2019s World Cup tournaments, including the 1999, 2003, and 2007 editions.<\/p>\n<p>Her dedication to the sport and her nation\u2019s team saw her play in over 30 matches for the Black Queens over a decade.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-912\" data-method=\"placement-service\"\/><span class=\"ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 banner-1 banner-1912 adtester-container adtester-container-912\" data-ez-name=\"ghbase_com-banner-1\"><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-ghbase_com-banner-1-0\" ezaw=\"300\" ezah=\"250\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;min-height:250px;min-width:300px\" class=\"ezoic-ad\"\/><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-123\" data-inserter-version=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Despite her impressive career, Memunatu Sulemana\u2019s revelation about her current living conditions shocked many.<\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Original TV, she shared her struggle of residing in a makeshift house in Kaneshie, Accra. Her situation highlights a poignant reality: the often modest earnings of female athletes in contrast to their dedication and achievements.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-913\" data-method=\"placement-service\"\/><span class=\"ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 large-leaderboard-2 large-leaderboard-2913 adtester-container adtester-container-913\" data-ez-name=\"ghbase_com-large-leaderboard-2\"><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-ghbase_com-large-leaderboard-2-0\" ezaw=\"300\" ezah=\"250\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;min-height:250px;min-width:300px\" class=\"ezoic-ad\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Memunatu Sulemana\u2019s story takes on added significance due to her continued involvement in football-related roles even after retiring as a player.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-124\" data-inserter-version=\"2\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Her contributions include assisting with the draw for the 2018 Women\u2019s African Cup of Nations, hosted in Ghana, and serving as the goalkeepers\u2019 trainer for Ghana\u2019s U17 female national team, the Black Maidens, and later the Black Queens.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-914\" data-method=\"placement-service\"\/><span class=\"ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 leader-1 leader-1914 adtester-container adtester-container-914\" data-ez-name=\"ghbase_com-leader-1\"><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-ghbase_com-leader-1-0\" ezaw=\"300\" ezah=\"250\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;min-height:250px;min-width:300px\" class=\"ezoic-ad\"\/><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Former President John Mahama\u2019s intervention not only provides immediate relief but also exemplifies the importance of supporting retired athletes, especially those who have given their all to represent their nation on the global stage.<\/p>\n<p>It sends a powerful message about the need for sustainable post-athletic career planning and support systems.<\/p>\n<p><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-915\" data-method=\"placement-service\"\/><span class=\"ezoic-ad ezoic-at-0 large-mobile-banner-2 large-mobile-banner-2915 adtester-container adtester-container-915\" data-ez-name=\"ghbase_com-large-mobile-banner-2\"><span id=\"div-gpt-ad-ghbase_com-large-mobile-banner-2-0\" ezaw=\"300\" ezah=\"250\" style=\"position:relative;z-index:0;display:inline-block;padding:0;min-height:250px;min-width:300px\" class=\"ezoic-ad\"\/><\/span><span id=\"ezoic-pub-ad-placeholder-125\" data-inserter-version=\"2\"\/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In a heartwarming gesture of compassion and generosity, former President John Mahama has stepped forward to assist Memunatu Sulemana, a retired ex-Black Queens goalkeeper, who has fallen on hard times. 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