Ben Acheampong Explained

Ben Acheampong
Birth Date:2 February 1939
Death Date:[1]
Position:Defender
Clubs1:Asante Kotoko
Nationalteam1:Ghana

Benjamin "Ben" Acheampong (2 February 1939  - 2019), also known as Ben Simmons,[2] was a Ghanaian international football player. As a player, he won the 1963[3] and 1965 African Cup of Nations titles with Ghana under the tutelage of Charles Gyamfi. He tied for top-scoring honors in the 1965 competition with three goals.[4]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/two-times-black-stars-afcon-winning-player-passes-away/y2pllkb Ben Acheampong's obituary
  2. Web site: Ben Acheampong :: Ben Acheampong Simmons ::.
  3. Courtney, Barrie; Cruickshank, Mark; Knight, Ken; Mazet, François; Morrison, Neil; Veroeveren, Piet; Stokkermans, Karel. "African Nations Cup 1963". RSSSF, 15 August 2013. Retrieved on 18 August 2013.
  4. Courtney, Barrie; Cruickshank, Mark; Jönsson, Mikael; Knight, Ken; Mazet, François; Morrison, Neil; Stokkermans, Karel. "African Nations Cup 1965". RSSSF, 15 August 2013. Retrieved on 18 August 2013.

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