Pictured:
"Essian, Anokye Stars FC. Kumasi, Ghana, 2009."

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This image reflects the closeness, humour and resourcefulness that runs throughout Jessica Hilltout’s AMEN series. Essian is photographed surrounded by young players from Anokye Stars FC, balancing a football boot on his head while the group gathers tightly around him.

Photographed in Kumasi, Ghana, the work speaks to football as part of everyday life, where the game is shaped not only by competition but by friendship, shared identity and the materials at hand. In AMEN, Hilltout looks beyond stadiums and formal structures, focusing instead on the people, gestures and small details that reveal the spirit of grassroots football.

There is a strong sense of character in the photograph. The boot becomes more than an object of play, it carries the marks of use, aspiration and personal connection to the game. The expressions and closeness of the players create a scene that feels direct, lively and deeply human.

Collecting work from Jessica Hilltout’s AMEN series offers a meaningful connection to one of the most celebrated photographic projects on grassroots football in Africa. The series is known for its warmth, honesty and visual strength, documenting a rarely seen side of the game with care and respect.

For collectors, these prints hold both photographic and cultural value. They form part of a larger body of work that records football as a shared language across communities, where passion often exists despite limited resources. Each print carries the energy of the project while standing as an individual image, grounded in observation and a deep respect for the people and places photographed.

Series:

AMEN | Grassroots Football

Important Notes:

Please note that each image has a white border.

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