The sole Ghanaian restaurant owner in Boston confidently declared today that his country would triumph over England in the upcoming match, boasting about Ghana’s famous national dish, jollof rice. Will Yakah, 30, extended an invitation to England supporters to visit his eatery, RedRed, for a taste of traditional Ghanaian cuisine and a refreshing beer.
Expressing excitement over the World Cup draw that pitted Ghana against England, Will emphasized Ghana’s historic success in second group matches. With players like Antoine Semenyo from Manchester City, Mohammed Kudus from Tottenham Hotspur, and Andre Ayew from Nottingham Forest and West Ham United, Ghana’s squad boasts strong ties to the Premier League.
Located in Nubian Square, Roxbury, Will’s restaurant offers a variety of authentic dishes, including jollof rice, waakye, kelewele, and puff puff, amidst murals honoring civil rights icons. Despite his presence at the Fifa Fanfest in Boston, Will’s food stand is limited to serving food due to Fifa’s beverage sales policy, leading patrons to seek more affordable drinks at his restaurant nearby.
Notably, Worcester, a town near Boston, hosts the second largest Ghanaian population in the United States. Will, originally from Accra, Ghana, has been in the US for 12 years and co-owns the restaurant, attracting a diverse crowd of football enthusiasts supporting various English clubs.