The 23-year-old football star has consistently adhered to this practice throughout the season. In a striking display of cultural pride, Owusu-Koramoah sported his traditional Ghanaian garments at the NFL’s opening matchday in September, where the Cleveland Browns squared off against the Cincinnati Bengals.
His choice of attire featured a magnificent Kente cloth, a symbol of Ghanaian culture, and he even indulged in some rhythmic Adowa dance moves, as seen in a social media video.
This gifted linebacker for the Cleveland Browns continues to be a stellar ambassador for Ghana, as he adorns himself in vibrant Ghanaian traditional clothing for each NFL game.
Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah was born in England to a Ghanaian mother and a British father but moved to the United States at a young age. In 2022, he joined a group of NFL players and legends on a visit to Ghana, inspiring aspiring young athletes to pursue careers in American football.
Meanwhile, Ghana’s Sports Minister, Mustapha Ussif, recently revealed plans to introduce American football into Ghanaian schools.
This initiative aims to foster interest in the sport among Ghanaians, leveraging the partnership with the NFL. Last year, the NFL sent a delegation to Ghana, where they organized an event at the Kempinski Hotel to introduce American football to the Ghanaian populace.
“We are excited to introduce this new sport to our children in the schools,” the Sports Minister said, as quoted by Joy Sport.
“Remarkably, these young Ghanaians placed 4th behind experienced participants like the USA, Mexico and Australia.
“The partnership with the NFL continues and later this year, the number of participating schools is expected to increase in the 2nd edition of the developmental NFL Flag Football Competition, which will also select the best players for next year’s Pro Bowl,” he added.
SOURCE: pulse.com.gh