A GHANAIAN politician who mocked Harry Maguire has offered a bizarre apology to the “transformed” Manchester United star.
Isaac Adongo went viral a year ago after using Maguire’s career as an analogy to attack political opponents during a debate about the economy.
At the time, Maguire was struggling to command a place in Erik ten Hag’s United side.
Mr Adongo said: "If you're a fan of football … there was a player in England called [Harry] Maguire who was playing for Manchester United. He's a defender.
"[At Leicester] he was tackling everybody and throwing his body everywhere. He was seen as the best defender in the world.
"Manchester United went and bought him. He became the biggest threat at the centre of Manchester United's defence, tackling [his own] players and giving assists to opponents.
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"Mr Speaker, when even opponents fail to score, Maguire will score for them.
"Mr Speaker, you remember in this country we also have an Economic Maguire."
But things have panned out differently for Maguire this term, having regained his place and become an important presence in United’s defence.
He’s already clocked up seven league appearances — just nine less than he made all of last season.
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And Mr Adongo has also now made an incredible U-turn, admitting he was wrong to call out Maguire.
Offering an apology, he claimed the England man has become a “transformational footballer.”
But the MP refused to let up the pressure on his political adversaries.
He said: “I apologise to Harry Maguire. Today he’s turned the corner and is a transformational footballer.
“Maguire is now scoring goals for Manchester United.
“He is now a key player for Manchester United.
“But as for our Maguire (Vice-President Mahamudu Bawumia), he is now at the IMF with a cup in hand!”
Fans certainly reacted in hysterics to Mr Adongo’s apology.
One said: “Apology accepted Minister!”
Another declared: “We’re back Maguire nation.”
One noted: “My country Ghana, Maguire we are sorry.”
Another added: “This is some comeback man, so happy for him.”
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