Alidu Seidu's journey from playing football on the streets of Kumasi to Ligue 1 has been driven by one factor: his mother.

The bond between them is profound, and it was only fitting that he invited her from Ghana to witness his signing with Stade Rennais.

The emotional moment, captured in photographs of the two together with his Rennes jersey, symbolizes not just a personal achievement but a celebration of their shared struggles and triumphs.

The Rennes defender in an interview with Flashcore shared the sacrifices of his mother. "My mum suffered a lot.