Andre Ayew is amazed at the strong mentality displayed by Anthony Annan despite the death of his mother, Sophia Sampson.
Annan, 25, was informed late Thursday night of the passing away of his mother ahead of Ghanaââ¬â¢s crucial Nations Cup quarter final tie with Tunisia.
But the Vitesse Arnhem player managed to pick himself up from his sorrow to help the Black Stars secure a priceless 2-1 over the Carthage Eagles to secure passage into the semi final where Zambia awaits.
And his teammate, Ayew who is part of a team that has resolved to play to honour the memory of the departedà is in awe at the manner in which the diminutive holding midfielder had conducted himself so far.
ââ¬ÅIn this world what is the most important thing is the mum,â⬠he said.
ââ¬ÅAnd for somebody to lose his mum in such a tournament and at such a stage is very difficult.
ââ¬ÅHe has proved so much mental strength, look at the game he played today. He was everywhere; I think we should give him thumps up because he had shown a lot of character.
ââ¬ÅAnd we dedicate this victory for him and hopefully he is going to continue like that and we will get the cup for him and his mother.ââ¬