Ghanaian Football Fans Unhappy as Thomas Partey Swaps Jerseys With Luis Suarez After Uruguay Clash

Ghanaian Football Fans Unhappy as Thomas Partey Swaps Jerseys With Luis Suarez After Uruguay Clash

Lukman Mumuni
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:18 PM
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  • Ghana midfielder Thomas Partey exchanged his jersey with Luis Suarez after the game against Uruguay
  • The Black Stars suffered a 2-0 defeat to the two-time world champions to suffer World Cup elimination
  • Ghanaian football fans have taken to social media to react following Partey's gesture

Arsenal midfielder Thomas Partey exchanged jerseys with the 'most-hated man' in Ghana Luis Suarez after the game against Uruguay at the World Cup in Qatar.

Suarez inspired Uruguay to another victory against Ghana, with a brace of assists in the 2-0 win over the Black Stars at Al Janoub on Friday.

Despite the hate for Suarez by Ghanaians, Partey was captured swapping jerseys with the former Liverpool player.

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Thomas Partey has swapped jerseys with Luis Suarez after Ghana and Uruguay game. Credit: @3SportsGH
Source: Twitter

In photos that has since gone viral on social media, Partey seems to comfort a heartbroken Suarez at the end of the game.

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Both Ghana and Uruguay failed to make it into the last 16 after South Korea spectacularly beat Portugal in the other Group H game. The Asians advanced with group leaders Portugal.

A brace from Giorgian de Arrasteca ended Ghana's World Cup dreams.

Meanwhile, Ghanaians have taken consolation from Uruguay's exit following the painful defeat suffered at the hands of the same opponents 12 years ago.

Suarez stopped Ghana from reaching the last four of the World Cup in South Africa after stopping a goal-bound strike with his hands.

Although Ghana were award a penalty, Asamoah Gyan missed with Suarez spotted celebrating wildly.

Ghanaians react after Partey and Suarez exchange

@raymondnyamador wrote:

“Your enemy is not my enemy” Thomas Partey 2022

@kofiratty_ added:

No wonder

@iamkwaboateng also posted:

Real recognises real!

@EnockPink_ tweeted:

Two players playing against Ghana not shocked

@Bby_dior_ wrote:

I now understand Partey’s performance today

@GhDeen also added:

That's a stackable offence

@kojodarkoo posted:

Thomas Partey should follow Luis Suarez to Montevideo, he has really disappointed all Ghanaians.

Asamoah Gyan mocks Luis Suarez

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that legendary Ghanaian forward Asamoah Gyan has shared his excitement after Uruguay suffered World Cup elimination despite beating the Black Stars in the final Group H game.

The 37-year-old also took a dig at Uruguay star Luis Suarez for his involvement in Ghana's elimination from the World Cup 12 years ago.

Despite being absent at the World Cup in Qatar, Gyan was closely monitoring the tournament as he worked as a pundit on South African sports channel Super Sport TV.

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Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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