Fulham send goodwill message to former player John Paintsil following car accident

English Premier League club Fulham FC have expressed its support for their former defender John Paintsil following a car accident in his native Ghana over the weekend.

Paintsil, a member of the Black Stars technical team, was involved in a serious accident last Sunday on the Takoradi-Tarkwa road.

The accident occurred while returning to Accra after attending the Ghana Super Cup match between Ghana league holders FC Samartex and FA Cup winners Nsoatreman FC at the TNA Stadium.

Accompanying Paintsil were head coach Otto Addo and goalkeepers’ trainer Fatauu Dauda, a former national team goalkeeper. Fortunately, all individuals survived, though they sustained some injuries.

Fulham, where Paintsil played from 2008 to 2011, took to social media to wish their former player a swift recovery.

Wishing John Paintsil a speedy recovery! 🤍 https://t.co/mzsGfdoRov pic.twitter.com/ipmpUYZFmB

— Fulham Football Club (@FulhamFC) September 2, 2024

Meanwhile, the Black Stars are scheduled to resume training on Monday to prepare for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Angola and Niger.

The availability of the coaching staff for today’s session remains though they have reportedly joined joined.