AFCON Qualifiers: Lawrence Tetteh, Chief Imam's Spokesperson Pray For Black Stars: "We Want A Win"

AFCON Qualifiers: Lawrence Tetteh, Chief Imam's Spokesperson Pray For Black Stars: "We Want A Win"

  • A video of renowned Ghanaian preacher Dr Lawrence Tetteh and the spokesperson of the Chief Imam praying for the Black Stars has popped up online
  • Both spiritual leaders united to pray for Ghana's national team, invoking God's support for the Black Stars
  • Netizens who saw the post expressed mixed feelings about the video, with some sharing their predictions of the game

Ahead of the Ghana Black Stars' game with Mali, renowned Ghanaian pastor, Dr Lawrence Tetteh has offered a special prayer for the national team, invoking God's presence in the game.

During an appearance on GTV, the famous preacher prayed to God to help the team do their best to unite the country. He also prayed for an injury-free game.

AFCON Qualifiers: Lawrence Tetteh, Chief Imam's spokesperson pray for Black Stars: "The best wins"
Chief Imam's spokesperson and Dr Lawrence Tetteh at the GTV studios Image source: @GTV Ghana
Source: Twitter

Dr Lawrence Tetteh held the hand of Sheikh Armiyawo Shaibu, who was also present in the studio, and they both offered prayers in solidarity.

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After saying his prayer, Sheikh Armiyawo also asked Allah to let the Black Stars emerge victorious at the end of the game.

Watch the video below:

Netizens react to video of Dr Lawrenece Tetteh and Shiekh Armiyawo praying for Black Stars

The video has captured the attention of many netizens who took to the comment section to express their views. Some also predicted the scores of the game.

@David Mensah wrote:

"Why do we have to pay to watch on startimes whiles it should be free."

@Kwame Oppong Nkrumah wrote

"Their best is a draw, honestly."

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In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh on the YouTube page of GFA-Ghana Football Association, the 48-year-old, speaking at a pre-match press conference ahead of the game in Bamako, said Mali has a good side.

Social media users who thronged the video's comments section wished the team the best of luck.

Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: 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