Popular Citi FM Sports Journalist Quits, Joins US Marines Corps: "It's Always Been A Dream"

Popular Citi FM Sports Journalist Quits, Joins US Marines Corps: "It's Always Been A Dream"

  • A Citi FM sports journalist has parted ways with the renowned media brand and joined the US Marines Corps
  • Taking to X to announce the great news, Ebo stated it has been his greatest desire to join the US Marines Corps
  • Netizens who saw the post about his enlistment were proud and congratulated him in the comments section
  • In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, a sports analyst gave insights into the matter

A popular Citi FM sports journalist, Ebo Osei, has achieved his lifelong dream of joining the US Marines.

Breaking the news to his fans and loyal listeners on his birthday, Ebo said he was no longer with the Citi Brand and had been enlisted in the US Marines.

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Former Citi FM sports journalist, Ebo Osei joins US Marines. Image source: @original_Ebo
Source: Twitter

Ebo Osei at Citi

Ebo has been a prominent voice in sports broadcasting over the past few years. During his tenure at Citi FM, Ebo produced engaging sports content that resonated with local and foreign sports lovers.

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He also covered numerous high-profile events and various local sporting competitions.

Speaking on his motivation for joining the US Marines, Ebo noted that it had always been his dream.

"Cheers to diligence, hard work, perseverance, endurance and patience! From a sports reporter with @Citi973 to being a Marine, this is my testimony," he said.
"It can only be God and it is only God. No dream is stupid, just believe in it enough to fight for it. Happy birthday to me," he added.

See the post below:

US Marine Corps is a better option

Speaking exclusively to YEN.com.gh, Sports Analyst Joel Eshun explained why a sports journalist would switch careers and relocate abroad.

"It’s just money and standard of living. The only reason why a Ghanaian will join the US Marine Corps is better leaving and hoping to secure a better future for the unborn children as he was probably leaving on hand to mouth Salary in Ghana."

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Congratulations pour in for Ebo Osei

Netizens who saw the post about Ebo joining the US Marines were inspired. Many congratulated him in the comments section.

@CitizenSwanzy wrote:

"Man like Ebo! Salute sa! Congrats bro. And happy birthday."

@danyorigya wrote:

"No Dream Is Stupid. Happy Birthday Menua."

@delaliphrank wrote:

"Officer one, congratulations and happiest birthday bro."

@MVNdotcom wrote:

"Congratulations Ebo. Having followed your journey, I'll make sure to pass by sometime to give u your flowers. You've made my day and you truly deserve this. And a very happy birthday to you."

Man rejected by Ghana Army joins US Army

In a related development, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian man rejected by the Ghana army had joined the US army.

In a TikTok video, he shared his inspiring story of joining the US Army after being rejected by the GAF in 2011.

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The post attracted varied reactions from netizens who saw the post about the man joining the US Army.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

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Jessie Ola-Morris (Human-Interest Editor) Jessie Ola-Morris is a Human Interest editor at YEN.com.gh. She has over three years of experience in journalism. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Journalism in 2022 with a Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. Her journalism career started with myjoyonline.com, a subsidiary of The Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. Jessie also previously served as a multimedia journalist for The Independent Ghana. In 2024, Jessie completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: jessie.ola-morris@yen.com.gh

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