Football enthusiasts have hailed the sportsmanship of Manchester United's centre-back, Harry Maguire, who, without hesitation, has publicly accepted the apology of a Ghanaian politician who previously mocked him.

The English player reacted to a Joy Sports post of comments made by the Member of Parliament (MP) for Bolgatanga Central constituency in the Ghanaian parliament, Isaac Adongo, who had previously compared the then-fumbling Maguire to Ghana's Vice President Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia for poor economic performance.

Last year, the Bolgatanga Central MP likened Maguire who was then facing challenges in his football career to Dr Bawumia who is the Head of the Economic Management Team, empahsisng that both have failed to live up to expectations.

However, speaking on the floor of Parliament on Tuesday, November 21, Mr Adongo issued an unreserved apology to the Manchester United defender for comparing him to Dr Bawumia, acknowledging the player's turnaround while expressing concerns about the Vice President’s role in the country's growing debt and poor economy.

“Mr Speaker you remember that last year, I was very quick to compare my big brother, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia to Harry Maguire. Mr Speaker, I am now apologising to Harry Maguire. Today Maguire has turned, he is a transformational footballer.

“Harry Maguire is now scoring goals for Manchester United. Harry Maguire is now a key player for Manchester, as for our Maguire [Dr Bawumia], he is now roaming at the IMF with a cup in hand. As for our economic Maguire, he was able to get our pensioners to leave their homes and come and parade in the streets,” he added.

In response, Maguire took to his social media platform X (formerly Twitter), stating, "MP Isaac Adongo, apology accepted. See you at Old Trafford soon."

This gracious acceptance of the apology has earned the 30-year-old player praise from football fans, lauding him for his magnanimity and describing his actions as unparalleled in the entire football community.