Ghanaian footballer, Ishmael Dadson, who was stranded and relying on handouts in Zvishavane, finally received help from the country’s ambassador to Zimbabwe to enable him to fly home.
Dadson (20), was invited for trials early this year by Zvishavane-based Shabanie Mine, with the club eager to push for a return to the Premier League.
The Ghanaian, who left Zimbabwe on Wednesday after Ambassador Grant Ntrakwa bought him a plane ticket, expressed relief that he was able to return to his homeland. He said:
I am super excited that I am finally returning home. Relatives and friends were worried about my situation since I was surviving through well-wishers.
I was worried but I am grateful to everyone who supported me throughout the painful journey.
The ambassador invited me to his office after he was informed about my situation and it took him seconds to come to my rescue.
I was really humbled. I stayed in Harare for two days while waiting for my plane ticket and other formalities to be completed.
It was the will of God. There is no need for me to pinpoint my struggles on anyone. Someone had to learn from me and I believe that one day I will have a story to tell.
It was a challenge that the almighty gave me the strength to overcome.