Ghanaian international Joseph Paintsil paid a heartfelt tribute to his late father, Joseph Paintsil Snr, on the anniversary of his passing.
The Genk winger dedicated his outstanding performance, including a brace, to honor his father’s memory in a Belgium Pro League match against Kortrijk.
In an emotional post on social media, Paintsil expressed how his late father remains deeply cherished in their hearts one year after his passing. He dedicated the goals scored during the match to his father as a symbolic gesture of remembrance and love.
The 25-year-old showcased his football prowess by contributing significantly to Genk’s commanding 4-0 victory over Kortrijk. Paintsil found the net twice, with goals in the 23rd and 54th minutes, playing a crucial role in securing the win for his team.
This performance adds to Paintsil’s impressive record in the Belgian Pro League, where he has been directly involved in ten goals, scoring six and providing four assists in 18 appearances this season.
The Ghanaian attacker’s dedication to his late father serves as a poignant and touching moment, emphasizing the personal significance that football carries beyond the pitch.
