Black Stars and Al-Qadsiah winger Christopher Bonsu Baah has opened up about the emotional sacrifices behind his rise to professional football, revealing how the death of his mother became the toughest moment of his career.

The Ghana international enjoyed an outstanding 2025/26 campaign with Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah, registering three goals and 12 assists in 32 league appearances.

The 21-year-old, who was part of Ghana’s squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, said leaving home at a young age to chase his football dream was never easy as he had to cope with life without his family.

“To be alone without any family at such a young age, it’s hard. Earning a contract is very difficult and you end up thinking a lot. If you are not mentally tough, it will affect you every day,” Bonsu Baah told The Athletic.

The winger credited his late mother for believing in his football dream from the very beginning, saying she always encouraged him to keep working despite the challenges.

“My mum played a big role in helping me. Some parents want their kids to focus on school but she knew how much I wanted to become a footballer. She would tell me, ‘It’s just a matter of time.’”

Bonsu Baah also recounted the heartbreaking moment he learnt of his mother’s passing while pursuing his career abroad, admitting it was the hardest decision he had ever faced.

“Suddenly, she was not responding. I wanted to know why and eventually, I found out she’d passed away. It was the most difficult decision I have ever made. I thought about what my mum would say. She would have told me to stay in Spain,” he said.

Although he did not feature during Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign, Bonsu Baah remains one of the country’s brightest young talents heading into the new season.