Sad Scenes as Thomas Partey’s Mother Breaks Down at Husband’s Funeral

Emotional scenes unfolded at the funeral of Thomas Partey's father, Jacob Teye Partey, held on Friday, November 13A video circulating on social media captured the heartbreaking moment Partey's mother struggled to contain her grief during the burial serviceJacob Teye Partey was known for selling personal belongings and land to fund his son's football journey to SpainGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

Thomas Partey's mother broke down in tears at the funeral of her late husband, Jacob Teye Partey, as the Ghana midfielder's family bid their final farewell in an emotional ceremony.

The final funeral rites will take place on Saturday, November 14, at Matse Israel School Park in Odumasi Krobo, Aklomase, in Ghana's Eastern Region.

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Watch the moment Partey's mother broke down in tears, as shared on TikTok:

Jacob Teye Partey was more than a proud father. He was the driving force behind his son's journey to elite football.

In a previous interview, Thomas Partey revealed that his father sold personal belongings to purchase football boots for him in his early years, and later disposed of land and other property to fund the young player's move to Spain.

That sacrifice paid off. Partey joined Atletico Madrid's youth academy in 2011, eventually rising to become one of Africa's most prominent midfielders and earning a move to Arsenal in the English Premier League.

Despite the weight of his bereavement, Partey continued to fulfil his responsibilities to the Black Stars.

According to Sofascore, the vice-captain played the full 90 minutes of Ghana's 2-0 victory over Somalia in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers on November 12, just days before his father's burial.

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The midfielder received support from family members, close friends, and several teammates throughout this difficult period.

The scenes at the funeral serve as a poignant reminder that behind every celebrated career lies a web of quiet, often painful, family sacrifice.

For the Partey family, Saturday's ceremony was both a farewell and a tribute to the man whose unwavering belief in his son helped shape a generation's worth of football memories.

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Thomas Partey’s fiancée, Janine Mackson, attended the funeral of the Ghanaian midfielder’s late father, Jacob Teye Partey, in the Eastern Region.

Footage circulating on social media showed Mackson seated among relatives and mourners who gathered on Friday, November 13, to bid farewell to the deceased.

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Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe (Sports Editor) Godwin Nii Armah Tagoe is a CAF-accredited journalist with over five years of experience in digital journalism. He holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Integrated Rural Arts and Industry (2016). Godwin’s career includes covering the 2023 AFCON and grassroots competitions within Ghana. He has also served as a Presenter at VNTV, a Sports Analyst at Obonu FM, and a Football Writer for a myriad of sports websites. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024 to cover sports. Email: godwin.tagoe@yen.com.gh.