Sierra Leonean footballer Mohamed Buya Turay recently took to social media to share his thoughts on the dynamics of relationships, emphasizing the need for people to watch the kind of partner they have babies with, and highlighting the significance of mutual respect between spouses.

Turay made these posts after his wife Suad previously posted on Instagram highlighting the qualities a man should have towards his wife.

In a post on her Instagram account, Suad expressed her desire for a man who possesses strong moral values, respects boundaries, and can be trusted unconditionally. She emphasized that a man’s character and integrity are far more important than his wealth.

“Y’all think having a Man with money is everything,” Suad wrote. “You need a man with morals, A Man with boundaries, A Man you can trust in your face and behind your back.”

While the exact nature of Suad’s post remains unclear, it has undoubtedly generated a lot of buzz. Whether or not her words are intended to refer to her husband directly, they have certainly opened up a broader discussion about the qualities women seek in men. Speculations suggest that the couple’s marriage may be on the rocks, as rumours of an extramarital affair have previously circulated.

Purportedly responding to his wife, Buya shared posts involving an old woman who expressed concerns about the moral values of some young women today. She remarked that, in her view, some young ladies lack self-respect and values, aspiring only to be celebrities. The advice she gave was for men to be cautious in selecting their life partners.

According to the old woman, she stated that some young ladies don’t have morals and values for themselves adding that all they want is to be a superstars, advising men to look carefully of who they have babies with.

Building on this perspective, Mohamed Buya Turay stressed the crucial qualities a husband should seek in his wife. Foremost among these qualities, he emphasized, is respect. Turay explained that while both partners need to respect each other, the husband’s need for respect is distinct and special.

The football star asserted that a woman should acknowledge and respect her husband’s leadership role, recognizing him as her protector and provider.