Copa America 2024: Ghanaian Journalist Delights As He Poses With Argentina's New Trophy

Copa America 2024: Ghanaian Journalist Delights As He Poses With Argentina's New Trophy

  • Mx24 journalist Derrick Ayim has crowned his stint at this year's CONMEBOL Copa América in a grand way
  • The journalist, who sparked a frenzy after meeting Lionel Messi during the tournament's first game, was honoured to have shared a close moment with the final winners
  • A photo he shared after joining Argentina to celebrate the trophy win has garnered significant traction online

On June 20, Ghanaian sports journalist Ayim Derrick, who is on media coverage duties at this year's CONMEBOL Copa América, went viral after he met the football star Lionel Messi.

The journalist couldn't hold his emotions as he described the meetup as a great honour and the start of his Copa America journey.

Ayim Derrick has shared yet another explosive memory of the tournament with Argentina after the team won the trophy.

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Ghanaian sports journalist Derrick Ayim is honoured to have celebrated with Argentine players after their Copa America win.
Ghanaian sports journalist Derrick Ayim is honoured to have celebrated with Argentine players after their Copa America win. Photo source: X/DerrickAyim10
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Ayim poses with Argentina's trophy

Derrick Ayim was one of several journalists from across the world who witnessed the CONMEBOL Copa América final game between Argentina and Colombia.

Lautaro Martinez's late goal in the 112th minute secured the World Champions' win despite Messi's dreadful ankle injury in the 66th minute.

The viral Ghanaian journalist joined in Argentina's celebration. He shared his moments with the Copa America winners and the trophy online.

Ghanaians hail Ayim Derrick after a successful stint

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to Ayim Derrick's stint at this year's Copa America.

@y3naware said:

"You have touched more international trophies than Vini, Rodrygo and photoshoot Pele"

@rajjsylvesterr wrote:

"Half Ghanaian and Half Argentinian"

@DRichestkid remarked:

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"U have touched the same number of international trophies as Ronaldo but Guess What ur a journalist"

@Hothead45213593 noted:

"Cut your hand and frame it , is expensive now"

@sethaadusei added:

"Report and interview no na wode adane mfonini yie no ɔn"

Ghanaian player recreates Messi's World Cup trophy moment

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian footballer Caleb Asamoah of Nsoatreman FC had caused a social media frenzy after a photo of him lying in bed with a trophy surfaced online.

Caleb recreated Lionel Messi's 2022 World Cup trophy picture after his team won the #MTNFACup over the weekend, with the Argentina captain famously posing as if asleep with the coveted trophy.

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Peter Ansah (Entertainment Editor) Ansah Peter is an entertainment editor who joined YEN.com.gh in September 2023. He studied Development Planning at KNUST, graduating in 2018. His professional career in entertainment journalism dates eight years back as a showbiz and arts blogger for the now-defunct motionhypegh.net, continuing to Muse Media Networks, acting as the editorial manager for the network's flagship multimedia platforms. He has also managed several PR roles with top clients, including Morgan Heritage. In 2024, Peter completed Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation