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Ghana’s Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Kingsford Sumana Bagbin, has revealed that he could have become a professional footballer if not for his father’s firm advice against pursuing the sport.
Bagbin, speaking at the presentation of the 2025 Democracy Cup trophy on Friday, August 22, 2025, said football was his first love growing up, and he displayed remarkable talent on the pitch.
However, his father encouraged him to focus on academics instead, a decision that eventually led him into law and politics.
Don’t doubt my prowess in football. If it wasn’t for my father discouraging me, I would have been a top footballer. If you see some of my videos, you’ll know that I can still swing the ball. I love football; it’s my passion, and I wish I could have become a footballer, but here I am, a lawyer and a politician.
Alban Bagbin
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Bagbin on 2025 Democracy Cup
Bagbin also expressed optimism about the upcoming 2025 Democracy Cup, assuring Ghanaians of another exciting event. He said:
Last year’s Democracy Cup was very successful, and we hope to achieve even greater success this year.
The highly anticipated match will see Accra Hearts of Oak take on Great Olympics at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on September 5, 2025.
Meanwhile, the Phobians defeated the Porcupine Warriors 2-0 on the final day of the GHALCA Top Four competition to finish in second place behind winners Bibiani Goldstars.
Kotoko will hope to avenge this defeat next month when they face off in the Democracy Cup.
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