Ghanaian Sports Journalist Who Worked As Trotro Mate Surprises His Former Master
- A Ghanaian sports journalist, Shaban Mohammed, has paid homage to a man he worked under as a young boy in Nima
- The young journalist stated in a social media post that he worked with the man 12 years ago as a trotro mate during his junior and senior high school days
- Shaban Mohammed presented his former master with a replica of the Accra Hearts of Oak home jersey
- Shaban Mohammed told YEN.com.gh in an interview that his former master inspired him a lot during the period he worked under him
A young sports journalist, Shaban Mohammed has shared a remarkable story of his life, rising through challenges to build a reputation for himself in the Ghanaian sports media.
Shaban Mohammed, who is noted for churning out exclusives about the Ghanaian local league, gave a brief narration of his upbringing as a young man in Nima, where he had to work to raise money to support his education.
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The young journalist stated in a post on his social media pages that he previously worked as a commercial bus conductor, popularly referred to as trotro mate in Ghana, throughout his junior and senior high education.
Twelve years later, after furthering his education and becoming a sports journalist, Shaban Mohammed returned to Nima to pay homage to the master he worked with as a trotro mate.
"He was a leader, a friend and someone who wanted me to climb higher with my interest at heart. Among all the drivers I served from JHS to Senior High School, Seedorf was exceptional and will call to check up on me randomly," his post read.
The post, which was sighted by YEN.com.gh on his TikTok page, captured the Ghanaian sports journalist presenting his former master with his favourite football club's jersey.
"GPL kicks start next week and I felt it was good to present his favourite club's Jersey to him and say thank you for his support," he wrote.
Netizens praise Ghanaian sports journalist
Netizens who came across Shaban Mohammed's video on TikTok praised him for remembering his former boss.
@Jones said:
"Well done for your remembrance."
@Successful also said:
"Mo Shaban, you don’t seize to amaze me. Humility at it’s peak."
@Ibn Rufai commented:
"That's my Elder cousin I worked with him as conductor too at CMB. The man is a Gifter. He always wants the best for his Mates .He calls me Wuro (chief). Hamza go back to school he always says."
@patient bird also commented:
"Well done if everyone could think like this we could have a beautiful world together."
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, Shaban Mohammed said his former master was kind and treated him with respect during the period her worked with him, hence his reason for going back to honour him.
"He never insults. Because I work at CMB to Nima as a mate every vacation, you may get another driver to work with but they are very abusive.They insult so much. Seedorf was always discussing football with me and having fun.You there not insult me in the car, he won't allow that. He is an inspiration and wanted me to go to school," he said.
Ghanaian journalist delighted after meeting Messi
Meanwhile, in a previous YEN.com.gh publication, Ghanaian sports journalist Derrick Ayim was overwhelmed with emotions after he met Lionel Messi for the first time at the 2024 Copa America tournament.
The journalist, who is nicknamed Messi due to his admiration for the Argentine footballer, said he felt fulfilled after meeting his football idol, adding in an Instagram post that "dreams come through."
Proofread by Edwina N.K Quarcoo, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
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