{"id":22964,"date":"2022-06-04T15:26:01","date_gmt":"2022-06-04T15:26:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nsemgh.com\/?p=22964"},"modified":"2026-07-09T17:32:13","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T17:32:13","slug":"i-converted-to-islam-because-of-my-moroccan-girlfriend-partey","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nsemgh.com\/2022\/06\/04\/i-converted-to-islam-because-of-my-moroccan-girlfriend-partey\/","title":{"rendered":"I converted to Islam because of my Moroccan girlfriend \u2013 Partey"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arsenal and Black Stars midfielder Thomas Teye Partey recently revealed that he has converted to Islam.
\nBorn as a Christian in the Eastern Region of Ghana, the conversion came as a surprise to some Ghanaian football followers.<\/p>\n

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However, the deputy captain of the Black Stars has finally disclosed his reason for the switch and it has to do with his gorgeous Moroccan girlfriend, Sara Bella,<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In a video shared by ace broadcaster Nana Aba Anamoah, Partey revealed he converted because of the woman and there is nothing wrong with it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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In the video, he shared: \u201cI have a girl I love, I know my side chics will leave me but it\u2019s no problem\u2026 I grew up with Muslims so at the end of the day it\u2019s the same thing\u201d.<\/em><\/p>\n

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Thomas Partey was recently installed as a development chief in his hometown of Odumase Krobo.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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At a short ceremony on Friday, June 3, 2022, the midfielder was conferred with the title of \u201cMahefalor, which translates as defender of the area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Last year, Partey launched a foundation to help create opportunities for the youth in Odumase Krobo and Ashaiman.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Arsenal midfielder was joined by some friends and loved ones as the Thomas Partey Foundation (TPF) was launched in Somanya in June 2021.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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The Foundation aims to \u201ccreate opportunities and hope for talented and less privileged youngsters\u201d in the two areas where Partey grew up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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It also seeks to provide basic community amenities for various groups through different projects and activities.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Watch his confession below
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