Mendy in action for his side
A video of Derek Boateng’s son is making the rounds on social media, with people expressing surprise at the young boy’s talent.
Mendy, as the boy is called, was seen playing football with some teammates on an astroturf in Dzorwulu.
In the video, Mendy, a left-footed player, showcased some decent skills and passing range.
Derek Boateng is one of Ghana’s most prominent players and was part of Ghana’s squad for the 2006 and 2010 editions of the World Cup.
Derek Boateng described his experience at the 2010 World Cup as the best of his career, noting that he was happy to be a member of the historic team.
“Playing at the World Cup in 2010 and reaching the quarter-final is among my highest,” Boateng told Goal.
“The first tournament in Germany was more special because that was our first World Cup. It was crazy and we really loved it. We were in the group with the Czech Republic, the USA, and Italy. When the US coach [Bruce Arena] was interviewed, he said he had only two games to play [in the group stage] – against Czech and Italy. He said he did not care about us [Ghana] because he knew he was going to pick the three points against us. After we won the game, we felt so good.”
“When I started playing football, my ambition was to play for Ghana and defend my nation anywhere in the world. It was such an honour being in front of Ghanaians and fans, singing the national anthem, and playing. It was more than anything and I’m so happy about that,” Boateng revealed.
“I also wanted to play in Europe as a professional player, play in the Champions League, and meet all the best players in the world. I fulfilled these and that’s something I really cherish in my life. But most of all was playing for Ghana – that was the highest moment. It was good playing in Europe and all that, but playing for your national side was something special.
“In Europe, they paid us a lot of money. With the national team, you don’t receive that kind of money like you do at your club side, but the joy in it is unbelievable. I played about 46 games for the Black Stars and I don’t know which one to choose as the most special. All games were special for me.”
After hanging his boots, Derek Boateng is now a professional scout.
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