The mothers of Brian Brobbey and Derrick Luckassen express their joy following their sons' remarkable appearances in the World Cup.

Madam Ewura Efua Brobbey, the mother of Black Stars defender Derrick Luckassen and Netherlands international Brian Brobbey, has shared her happiness and appreciation after witnessing her sons debut at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. While Derrick Luckassen donned the colors of Ghana at the prestigious event, his brother Brian Brobbey, who plays for Sunderland, opted to represent the Netherlands, marking a significant milestone in his career by competing on football's grandest platform. In an interview with Accra-based Mothers FM, Madam Brobbey referred to the occasion as a divine blessing, acknowledging that she never anticipated seeing both of her sons reach such a high level in the sport. "We were very excited because we never thought that God would do something like this. We give thanks to Him. What He has done is amazing," she expressed. The proud mother reminisced about the journey of both athletes and the importance of watching them represent their countries against some of the finest teams globally. Brian Brobbey had a standout tournament with the Netherlands, netting three goals, while Derrick Luckassen also made his presence felt for Ghana, scoring once in two outings for the Black Stars. Despite the personal joy of seeing her sons fulfill a lifelong aspiration, Madam Brobbey acknowledged the disappointment that both Ghana and the Netherlands were eliminated from the tournament sooner than anticipated. "We were very sad that both nations suffered early elimination. They wished the teams would have gone far, but they are okay. In all, we give thanks to God Almighty," she remarked. Notably, the brothers made their impact on the world stage by scoring for their respective teams during the tournament. Derrick Luckassen played two matches for Ghana and scored once, while Brian Brobbey participated in four games for the Netherlands, finishing the competition with an impressive tally of three goals. Their contributions instilled a sense of pride in Madam Brobbey, who witnessed both sons make a significant impression at the pinnacle of international football. Ghana's World Cup journey concluded in the Round of 32 after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Colombia, while the Netherlands faced a surprising exit against Morocco in a penalty shootout following a 1-1 draw. For Madam Brobbey, however, the tournament represented more than mere results. It was a moment filled with pride and emotion as she saw Derrick Luckassen and Brian Brobbey realize a dream shared by countless footballers worldwide—representing their nations at the FIFA World Cup. This achievement further highlights the footballing success of the Brobbey family, as both players continue to leave their mark on the international scene.