Dutch international wingback Jeremie Frimpong is excited to be in Ghana after arriving in the country for the Christmas holidays.
The Bayer Leverkusen player who is of Ghanaian descent, landed in Ghana’s capital, Accra on Sunday, December 22 with the Bundesliga on a winter break.
Frimpong was accompanied by family members who were received by vibrant jama songs and traditional “adowa” dance.
Speaking in an interview, the Bundesliga and German Cup winner described how it felt coming back to the land of his parents.
“Amazing to come to this welcoming atmosphere for the first time, amazing you know. This is my people so I am so happy to see everybody. I’m so happy to be in Ghana. I’ve always been connected to my Ghanaian roots. Both my parents are Ghanaian, I eat Ghanaian food, I speak the language. Obviously being here makes it extra special.”
📍Ladies and gentlemen, Bayer Leverkusen’s Jeremie Frimpong has arrived in Ghana! 🇬🇭 😀
He received a warm welcome from the Ghana Supporters Union, accompanied by a vibrant cultural performance by the “Adowa Dance Group.” 💃🔥
He will be in Ghana 🇬🇭 for the Xmas.#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/Q9rQf5TkwJ
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) December 22, 2024
The 24 year old has two goals and four assists in 15 Bundesliga games and four assists in six UEFA Champions League games. Scroll down to watch interview.
“An amazing atmosphere here! These are my people, and I’m so happy to see everyone. I’m so happy to be in Ghana 🇬🇭,” – Jeremie Frimpong.
He is in the country for the Xmas holidays 🎄 following his stellar performance in Saturday’s victory over Freiburg #CitiSports pic.twitter.com/kYcutuY24d
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) December 22, 2024
📍🇬🇭😆 Guess who’s in town?
He plays for Bayer Leverkusen, of Ghanaian descent.
Xabi Alonso’s Leverkusen 🇩🇪Oh ya…Just look closely at the banner.#CitiSports pic.twitter.com/u3QGvm4KhO
— Citi Sports (@CitiSportsGHA) December 22, 2024
