The Member of Parliament for Hohoe, Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, has shared remarkable stories of how Ghana's victory over Panama in the 2026 FIFA World Cup brought people together and strengthened social bonds within his constituency.
Speaking on the floor of Parliament on June 18, 2026, the MP recounted how a divorced couple reunited after meeting at a viewing centre during the Black Stars' opening World Cup match.
According to him, the man and his ex-wife, who had been separated for four years, found themselves at the same viewing centre to watch Ghana's clash against Panama.
In the excitement that followed Ghana's dramatic 95th-minute winning goal, the man embraced his former wife in celebration, an encounter that eventually rekindled their relationship.
"Another incident happened at one of the viewing centres. A man who had divorced his wife four years ago hugged her at the viewing centre. And this morning, Mr Speaker, we were told that the woman was found sleeping with her former husband. This is what yesterday's match has done to our country," he narrated.
Worlanyo Tsekpo also highlighted how the match helped bridge divisions between residents of Alavanyo and Nkonya, two communities in the Volta Region whose long-standing conflict has strained relations between families for years.
He disclosed that families from both communities came together at a viewing centre to support the Black Stars, setting aside their differences for a common cause.
"Because of the long-standing problem between Alavanyo and Nkonya, families from the two communities had not seen each other for years. But yesterday, around 11 o'clock, we saw families moving from Nkonya to Alavanyo to watch the match," he noted.
The MP's remarks came during a parliamentary session in which lawmakers congratulated the Black Stars on their hard-fought 1-0 victory over Panama in their opening Group L fixture of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Parliament also urged the team to raise its performance levels and avoid complacency as it prepares for tougher challenges in the tournament.
The call was made by the Member of Parliament for Berekum West, Dickson Kyere-Duah, who delivered a statement on the floor of Parliament commending the team for securing all three points while stressing the need for improvement in subsequent matches.
Black Stars' victory: "A man who divorced his wife for 4 years hugged the ex-wife at the viewing centre, and this morning we’re told the woman was found sweeping the ex-husband’s house." - Thomas Worlanyo Tsekpo, MP for Hohoe#3NewsGH #TV3GH pic.twitter.com/bfDwdsXrv5
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