EXACTLY 18 years after his passing, the legacy of the late Alhaji Bimbo continues to resonate powerfully across Mamobi, Nima, and the wider sporting and Zango communities of Ghana.
A revered philanthropist, football investor, and community leader, Alhaji Bimbo is fondly remembered for his unmatched commitment to youth development, social impact, and his remarkable humility.
Born with an innate passion for humanity, Hajj Bimbo made a lasting mark by founding Mamobi Youth FC, which later became *Midtjylland FC–Mamobi after he brokered a groundbreaking partnership with Danish top-flight club FC Midtjylland.
This move opened doors for many young Ghanaian footballers to gain exposure both locally and internationally.
A tribute by Mohammed Amin Lamptey, a sports journalist and lecturer who served as the spokesperson for the club and later for the family during Bimbo’s funeral, captures the emotional weight of his passing.
He recounts the final days of Hajj Bimbo before he was flown to Germany for medical care and the heartbreak that followed his demise on Tuesday, August 23, 2007.
“When the news broke, it shook not only Mamobi-Nima but the entire nation. I received endless calls from around the globe seeking confirmation. The sense of loss was profound,” Amin Lamptey wrote.
Hajj Bimbo’s return to Ghana on Sunday, August 26, and subsequent burial on Monday, August 27, drew a historic crowd. In an unprecedented show of love, mourners walked from Mamobi to the East Legon Muslim Cemetery with his body carried on shoulders, refusing to let an ambulance drive him. It was a rare moment that highlighted the deep affection the people had for him.
Alhaji Bimbo’s influence extended far beyond football. He played a central role in shaping the careers of numerous sports journalists, coaches, administrators, and young people across sectors.
Notable among the players he mentored are Prince Tagoe, 2005 Ghana Premier League goal king and former Black Stars striker, and Razak Bimpong, a prolific forward who also featured for the national team.
“I celebrate you every day,” said Amin Lamptey. “From a school dropout to a footballer, sports journalist, and now a lecturer, I owe it all to your belief in me.”
Eighteen years may have passed, but the memory of Alhaji Bimbo remains alive, not only in the annals of Ghanaian football but in the hearts of those he nurtured and inspired.
May Allah continue to grant him eternal rest in Jannatul Firdaus.
Source: Nationaltymes.com
