12 years ago, the real meaning of the Black Star got bottled up when Africa failed to triumph over the Uruguayan team due to the unsporting behavior of the controversial Luiz Suarez.
The game could have seen an African team sail through to the Semi finals for the first time in the continent’s history.
Every African in the diaspora was rooting for the Black Stars but it all ended in tears. This game brought enmity between some Ghanaian players and Suarez.
John Mensah publicly announced his sentiment about Suarez but later resolved issues with himself.
But with Ghanaian supporters who couldn’t bear the shock that night are still in pains and hate to see the Uruguayan.
If you care to know, today marks exactly a decade-plus two since the incident happened.
What do you remember on that day? What comes to mind when you remember Suarez?
Suarez said this after the match:
“I made the best save of the tournament’
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