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Here are 10 iconic athletes in Ghanaian sports history

Rose Amoanimaa Yeboah, born on December 23, 2001, is a Ghanaian athlete specializing in high jump. Her participation extends to world championships, with her most recent appearance being at the 2019 African Games held in...

April 2000

Abeiku Gyekye Jackson, born on April 12, 2000, in Accra, Ghana, is a specialized 50-meter freestyle swimmer. He participated in diverse events, such as the 2014 Commonwealth Games. He is the first-ever Ghanaian swimmer t...

February 1986

Akwasi Frimpong is a Dutch-Ghanaian sprinter, bobsledder, and skeleton athlete.

November 1985

Asamoah Gyan began his football career with Liberty Professionals FC, a Ghanaian club.

December 1982

Michael Kojo Essien is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder and is currently a member of Danish Superliga club Nordsjælland's coaching staff.

September 1976

Samuel Osei Kuffour is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.

November 1969

Ike Quartey is a Ghanaian former professional boxer who competed from 1988 to 2006

November 1964

Abedi Ayew, professionally known as Abedi Pele, is a household name in the world of football. Born on November 5, 1964, in the town of Kibi, Ghana, he is celebrated as one of the greatest African footballers of all time.

July 1958

Azumah Nelson is a Ghanaian former professional boxer who competed from 1979 to 2008. He was a two-weight world champion, having held the WBC featherweight title from 1984 to 1987 and the WBC super-featherweight title tw...

October 1936

Baba Yara, whose real name was Osman Seidu, was more than just a football player; he was an icon in Ghanaian sports. His journey began with a simple nickname –

December 2001
April 2000
February 1986
November 1985
December 1982
September 1976
November 1969
November 1964
July 1958
October 1936