Famous People from Ghana: Famous Ghanaian Footballers/Soccer Players
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The following Ghanaian athletes dedicated themselves in promoting and inspiring people about football, one of the most well-loved sports in the world.
Abedi “Pelé” Ayew
Ghanaian football star Abedi Pelé is one of the great pioneers of African football in Europe. Being one of the first great African players to make an impact on European club football, Abedi Pelé played for teams in Switzerland, Germany, Italy and most famously France where he helped Marseille win the 1993 UEFA Champion’s League. Abedi Pelé is a member of FIFA’s Football Committee.
Stephen Appiah
Ghanaian footballer Stephen Appiah has played for several European clubs since 1997 and is currently with Cesena in the Italian Serie A. Appiah is also a member of the Ghana national team, which he has represented at the youth, Olympic, and senior levels. He captained Ghana at their World Cup debut in 2006 and is a member of their squad for the 2010 World Cup. He is also the captain of the national team.
Asamoah Gyan
Asamoah Gyan is currently one of the best known Ghanaian football players in Europe. He plays as a striker for Sunderland in the English Premier League.
Sulleyman Ali “Sulley” Muntari
Sulley Muntari currently plays as a central midfielder for Sunderland but is on loan from Italian club Internazionale.
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