'I didn't go to USA to bathe old ladies' – Lawrence Osei refutes

Black Galaxies goalkeeper, Lawrence Osei Baffour has broken his silence following intense speculation about his sudden departure from Heart of Lions, firmly dismissing claims that he travelled to the United States to take up menial jobs.

The 30-year-old goalkeeper, who has been a key figure for the Kpando-based club since 2021 was recently spotted in the US after missing Lions’ last two league matches against Bechem United and Asante Kotoko.

His absence sparked widespread rumours, which escalated after videos surfaced on his TikTok page.

Social media was soon flooded with suggestions that the former Goalkeeper of the Month winner had left the Ghana Premier League to work as a cleaner or caregiver abroad.

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Speaking to Angel FM in Kumasi, an emotional Osei Baffour strongly refuted the claims.

“I haven’t even started work yet, but I’m not here to bathe old ladies, clean horses or sweep the streets. I’ve had this visa since October 2025, yet I still stayed to serve my club and even represented Ghana with the Black Galaxies in South Africa,” he said.

He added that the rumours deeply affected his family.

“The things being said made my family angry and embarrassed. It’s painful,” he added.

Osei Baffour insisted his move is about pursuing a bigger dream, not the narrative being pushed online.

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