Isaac Assibu has travelled a long way from the dusty streets of Accra, where he once dribbled barefoot with his friends. Now the Malmö FF newcomer is performing in front of packed crowds at the Eleda Stadion, a journey he says he never dared to hope for.
A bittersweet milestone
Assibu’s rise is also shadowed by loss. The story behind his move to Sweden is marked by tragedy, having lost both of his parents. He has said that he wishes his mother could have witnessed this moment, and that she would have been proud to see him on television.
For a player who has come so far from his childhood in Ghana, the emotional weight of his success is clear. Malmö’s new star has made his mark as a symbol of perseverance, and his story is one that the club’s supporters are likely to remember.
Source: www.expressen.se
