Ghana's former national team goalkeeper, Ali Jaraah, has expressed discontent over years of statutory neglect.

In a post on social networking site Facebook, the former national star said "it has been 32 long years since the unfortunate incident that changed my life forever while serving in the line of duty. Throughout these decades, I have carried the weight of that day — the pain, the sacrifice, and the silence. Yet, despite everything, the state has turned its back, leaving me forgotten and unheard."

Jaraah who won gold for Ghana at the FIFA U-17 Championships in 1991 and silver at the FIFA U-20 Championships in 1993, said "all I ever wanted was acknowledgment, justice, and a sign that my sacrifice mattered. But instead, I have been met with neglect and indifference. After all these years, my hope is fading, but my story remain let my story be heard.

Let the state finally recognize the price paid by those who serve."Jarrah was first choice goalkeeper as the Black Starlets won the African Under 17 Cup of Nations in Mauritius in 1993.

Later in the year, Jaraah was also part of Ghana's Black Starlets team that finished in second place at the FIFA U-20 World Championships in Japan, in 1993.

However, his progress was curtailed when he woke up one day with sudden paralysis. He could not move any part of his body below his waist line, a condition that effectively made him incapable of playing football again.

Following the event, Jarrah was flown out of the country, first to Germany, and later to the United Kingdom, to seek medical treatment. The state bore the cost of the medical treatment and all related expenses at the time.

Although Jarrah could not engage in active goalkeeping, the treatment in the UK was successful, allowing him to begin a career as a trainer.

For the past 13 years however, Jarrah has served as Technical Director of the national amputee football team.

Last year, he led the national amputee football team as head coach, as they defeated Morocco to win the Amputee African Cup of Nations.