A section of Ghanaians including former players and teammates of Ghanaian international, Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu, have paid glowing tributes to the Hellas Verona star after he announced his retirement from international duties.
Agyeman-Badu became a national hero after his penalty kick won Ghana the 2009 U-20 World Cup in Egypt.
The 30-year-old closes the door on his international career, 12 years after making his debut.
He represented Ghana in the 2014 world cup after missing the 2010 world cup narrowly because of injury.
Known for his bullet shots and rugged play in the midfield, Agyeman-Badu earned 78 caps in the Ghana jersey before hanging his international boots.
In a career plagued with injuries, he scored about 10 goals and represented the national team at multiple Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournaments
Below are some reactions on twitter.
One of the most dedicated and committed players Ghana has had @Badu_Agyemang 👇🏿thank you for serving the nation 🇬🇭 wholeheartedly Agyngo…God’s time is always the best 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿 https://t.co/mRdiqHBWBO
— Anthony Baffoe 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭 (@AnthonyBaffoe) December 31, 2020
Thank you for the great moments we shared in the National team Jersey. All the best in everything you do bro 🙏🙏🙏
— ASAMOAH GYAN (@ASAMOAH_GYAN3) December 31, 2020
Thanks for all the memories ending drives, Emmanuel Agyemang Badu.
Akpe pic.twitter.com/W7br0KZnCm
— Saddick Adams (@SaddickAdams) December 31, 2020
Grateful to have shared the field with this warrior through the years in the national team. Nothing but love for you my brother @Badu_Agyemang ❤️🙌🏽🇬🇭 pic.twitter.com/VnL9My3OdC
— Jonathan Mensah (@Jomens25) December 31, 2020
https://twitter.com/IkeOwusuAnsah_/status/1344738648328196098
You gave us great memories 🙏🏽❤️forever in our thoughts and hearts ♥️ Best wishes ahead @Badu_Agyemang https://t.co/IZS1vwQleP
— Ayishatu Zakaria Ali (@ayishatu_) December 31, 2020
Thanks you for your support as a citizen..May God bless you 🙏🙏🙏🙏
— Gabore Alex (@AlexGabore) December 31, 2020
Thank you for everything.
Still remember jumping on my friends shoulders after your penalty in Egypt.
Thanks for the memories— Nii (@nii_amarh_) December 31, 2020
That last spot kick against brazil will forever remain in our heart. You are a gallant hero, a blackstar.
— Amin (@mon_amin) December 31, 2020
Thank you for your service to the national team it was an honour watching you play for our great nation enjoy your retirement 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾👑👑🇬🇭🇬🇭
— Gerald 🇬🇭🇬🇭 (@Gekojo312) January 1, 2021
