Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin humorously shades NDC political figures during the Black Stars 0–0 draw with England at the Boston Stadium in the 2026 World Cup.
According to Afenyo-Markin, when the Black Stars are performing, the NDC want to take unnecessary political advantage.
The minority leader made these comments at a watch party hosted by the British High Commissioner for the Ghana–England clash.
Speaking in a viral video shared on X by The1057News, Afenyo-Markin stated, “Our problem is that, as the boys are performing, you people (NDC) want to take unnecessary political advantage”.
Some Ghanaians reacting to the video stated, “Shame on you, NPP party. Good government has come, oh oh oh, that’s why Ghana black star are performing better. Ur time, nothing was good; we didn’t even qualify for the Africa Cup. NPP won’t come to power again. Shame on you guys, go and bring ur financial minister, Ken”.
One X user added, “Sometimes I wonder whether our politicians think of themselves as Ghanaians or as their lives belonging to their political party.
Because everything in this country, they want to make it about political party”.
Meanwhile, Black Stars goalkeeper Benjamin Asare, commonly known as SM, has bragged following Ghana’s 0–0 draw with England at the Gillette Stadium.
England and Ghana shared the spoils in a game defined by missed chances, disciplined defending, and a standout goalkeeping display from Benjamin Asare.
According to Benjamin Asare, facing England’s superstar striker Harry Kane was normal for him.
Speaking to the media after the game, Benjamin Asare stated, “Facing Harry Kane is normal because top goalkeepers also concede goals; they score them, how much more me, but I always want to prove myself to people; that is my job. I am so impressed that God makes me prove this point to the Ghanaian people”.
Also, Carlos Queiroz, the head coach of the Black Stars, has boldly stated that the Three Lions of England were very lucky in the game against Ghana.
According to Carlos Queiroz, Ghana could have emerged with all three points.
He argued that the refereeing decision went against his side, citing the foul on Prince Kwabena Adu by Ezri Konsa as a clear penalty.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, Carlos Queiroz stated, “We had our chances to the point that they are lucky; they are very lucky. It was a clear penalty [on Prince Kwabena Adu by Ezri Konsa] and a red card. At the end of the day, that’s why I say it was a fair result”.
Carlos Queiroz further went on to praise his players for their resilient display that earned Ghana a hard-fought point against England in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
He also commended his side’s discipline and work ethic throughout the contest.
He added, “To collect points in this World Cup, you have to pay a high price; the points are very expensive…the wins and points are terribly expensive. When you get three points and one point, you have to celebrate because it was a lot of runs, a lot of sacrifices, a lot of commitment…during the game”.
Ghana held England to a goalless draw in their Group L encounter in Boston, extending their unbeaten start to the tournament following an opening 1-0 victory over Panama.
The Black Stars’ draw leaves Ghana in a strong position in Group L, having collected four points from their opening two matches without conceding a goal.
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