{
  "id": 19841814,
  "title": "You were humility personified – Thomas Partey pays emotional tribute to late father at funeral",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/you-were-humility-personified-thomas-partey-pays-emotional-tribute-to",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T17:25:33.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/you-were-humility-personified-thomas-partey-pays-emotional-tribute-to-late-father-at-funeral/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Thomas Teye Partey, the Ghanaian football star, paid a moving tribute to his late father, Mr Jacob Teye Partey, at his funeral. The tribute, delivered by his manager Ziga, highlighted the profound impact Jacob had on his family and the values he instilled in his children. Jacob was portrayed as a provider, protector, teacher, and source of strength, always prioritizing the needs of his children over his own. The Arsenal midfielder recounted how Jacob made personal sacrifices to secure a better future for his family, often traveling between Sunyani, Odumase Krobo, and Accra to provide for them. Despite the demands, Jacob was described as a gentle man who corrected his children with love and imparted important values such as honesty, humility, respect, and faith in God. The tribute also expressed the emptiness felt in the family since Jacob's passing, with familiar household items now devoid of his presence. Despite the deep grief, Thomas assured the family that they would honor their father's legacy by upholding responsibility, unity, integrity, hard work, and unconditional love, promising to care for their mother and each other. Thomas concluded the tribute by expressing pride in being Jacob's son, fondly called Ajingu, and promising to take care of their ailing mother. The footballer's heartfelt message concluded with a prayer for his father's peaceful rest, hoping that the family would reunite with him at their Maker's feet.",
  "summary": "Ghanaian football star Thomas Teye Partey has paid an emotional tribute to his late father, Mr Jacob Teye Partey, describing him as a selfless man whose sacrifices, guidance and unconditional love shaped the lives of his children. The tribute, read on his behalf by his manager, Ziga, at his father’s funeral, reflected on the profound […]",
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  "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."
}