Ghanaian soccer icon, Mohammed Polo, has revealed that he played a significant role in elevating the popularity of the Saudi football league before the emergence of Portugal’s renowned Cristiano Ronaldo.
Polo, a prominent figure who showcased his talents with Al-Wasl in Dubai, left an indelible mark on the Saudi league, endearing himself to countless fans throughout his tenure.
In an era prior to the prevalence of social media, recent videos capturing Polo’s mesmerizing dribbling skills substantiate the fact that the Ghanaian athlete possessed an extraordinary aptitude on the field.
While many often attribute the surge in attention around Al-Nasrr and the Saudi league to the influence of Ronaldo, Mohammed Polo firmly believes that he, too, was a pivotal figure who commanded a similar surge of attention during his tenure in the Middle East.
During an interview on Angel FM, the former Ghanaian international expressed his thoughts, stating, “Ronaldo is a modern-day luminary. The tides have shifted now, but everyone has their moment in the spotlight. In an era when prejudices were rife, and considering the historical context of slavery in the Arabian world, the notion of them embracing a black individual was unprecedented. Yet, they made an exception for me, recognizing my exceptional abilities. It was even during the twilight of my football career, yet what they witnessed left them astounded.”
