The Interface between Religion and Football in the Ghanaian Experience
Konadu Adam, Emmanuel Kojo Ennin Antwi, Margaret Makafui Tayviah
Journal of Education, Society and Behavioural Science · pp. 18–30 · Published 3 Apr 2024
10.9734/jesbs/2024/v37i21304Abstract
This paper focuses on the role religion plays in Ghanaian football. The study seeks to examine why in Ghanaian football, participants such as administrators, players and supporters spend much time and money on religious rituals and practices towards achieving success. The paper discovers that religion plays a substantial role in Ghanaian football and it is difficult to take away the religious elements from Ghanaian football, due to the benefits football participants derive from their religious activities. Nonetheless, the study indicates that success of football does not only depend on religion but also on training, discipline and commitment to the game.
References (4)
- 1 African Religions and Philosophy [DOI]
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- 3 African Cultural Values [DOI]
- 4 Examining the relationship between religious perception and psychological well-being levels of university football players [DOI]
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