{
  "id": 13889976,
  "title": "Hotline Documentary: ‘Silent Football’ to air on JoyPrime and JoyNews today",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/hotline-documentary-silent-football-to-air-on-joyprime-and-joynews",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-12T06:11:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/hotline-documentary-silent-football-to-air-on-joyprime-and-joynews-today/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A new documentary titled \"Silent Football: When Passion Speaks Without Words\" will premiere on JoyPrime and JoyNews on Monday, October 12, 2026. The documentary, produced by Haruna Mubarak, delves into the remarkable journey of Ghana's deaf footballers and the obstacles they encounter in their pursuit of glory. The film takes the audience through the lives of players from their clubs to the national team, the Black Wonders, showcasing how they train, communicate, and compete using visual cues, gestures, and instinct, in a sport often dominated by auditory cues.\n\nThrough the eyes of players and football administrators, \"Silent Football\" offers a glimpse into the rigorous training regimen and the unique ways players navigate the game. It also sheds light on the challenges faced by the Black Wonders, particularly the lack of adequate support and resources, which hinder their performance on the international stage. Despite their stellar achievements at continental and regional levels, the team continues to grapple with securing the necessary backing to compete at a higher level.\n\nThe documentary also features an interview with Zanetor Rawlings, the patroness and current Minister of Environment, Science, and Technology of Ghana. Rawlings speaks about the caliber of the players and the significant support gap they face. \"Silent Football: When Passion Speaks Without Words\" promises to be a compelling watch, offering a deeper understanding of the deaf footballers' dedication and the systemic challenges they must overcome to achieve their dreams.",
  "summary": "Produced by Haruna Mubarak, the documentary takes viewers into the world of deaf football in the country, following players from their respective clubs to the national team, the Black Wonders.",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Silent Football\" documentary premieres Oct 12, 2026 on JoyPrime and JoyNews.",
    "Chronicles Ghana's deaf footballers' journey and challenges.",
    "Highlights players' visual communication and systemic support gaps."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Highlighting the struggles of the Black Wonders exposes the systemic lack of resources and support that prevents Ghana’s deaf footballers from competing effectively on the international stage.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Hotline Documentary: ‘Silent Football’ airs on JoyPrime and JoyNews today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/hotline-documentary-silent-football-airs-on-joyprime-and-joynews-today",
        "published": "2026-10-12T06:27:39.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}