Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs Explained

Clubname:Ebusua Dwarfs
Current:2020–21 Ghana Premier League
Fullname:Cape Coast Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs Football Club
Nickname:Ebusua Dwarfs
The Crabs
'Mysterious' Dwarfs
Ground:Cape Coast Sports Stadium, Cape Coast
Capacity:15,000
Chrtitle:President
Chairman:Nana Sam Brew Butler
League:Ghana Premier League
Season:2019–20
Position:16th
Website:http://ebusuadwarfsfc.com/
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Manager:Ernest Thompson Quartey

Cape Coast Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs is a Ghanaian professional football club based in Cape Coast. The club competes in the Ghana Premier League, the Premier division on the Ghanaian football pyramid, and holds home games at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium.

History

Founded in 1932, Ebusua Dwarfs was one of the founding members of the Ghana Premier League and won the 1966 Ghana Premier League.[1] Ebusua Dwarfs was also the first winner of the Presidential Cup in 1970 when the idea of FA Cup and League Championships was introduced in Ghana. It was called the Prime Minister's Cup. Ebusua Dwarfs again won the first SWAG Cup by beating Hearts of Oak 4–2. Ebusua Dwarfs was one of the eight teams invited to play in the first-ever Ghana FA Cup, losing 6–0 in the semifinals to Hearts of Oak after defeating their rivals Vipers 2–0. Dwarfs defeated Ho Mighty Eagles 4–2 to win the 1968 FA Cup final.[2]

The Dwarfs also appeared in the 1993 and 1994 finals, losing on penalties to Goldfields in 1993 and losing to Hearts of Oak in 1994 2–1 after taking a lead. Cape Coast Mysterious Dwarfs FC is the third Ghanaian club to represent Ghana in Africa after Real Republicans and Asante Kotoko in that order.

Cape Coast Dwarfs appeared in the 2000 CAF Cup, losing to Ismaily of Egypt 6–0 in the quarterfinals but not before defeating Wydad Casablanca.[3]

Famous Black Stars goalkeeper Robert Mensah got his start with the Dwarfs in the 1960s.[4]

Nana Aidoo, the Dwarfs C.E.O and chief financier, died in 2018.[5]

Grounds

Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs play home matches at the Cape Coast Sports Stadium. The Cape Coast Sports Stadium holds an estimated capacity of 15,000 seats. The club plans to build a state-of-the-art facility after the supporters purchased a parcel of land to build their first training pitch.

Rivalries

Cape Coast Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs' longest established rivalry is with Cape Coast Venomous Vipers FC. Elmina Sharks FC. have also been considered as local rivals in recent times.

Honours

National Titles

1

1965–66

1

1968

Performance in CAF competitions

2000 CAF Cup - quarterfinals

1 appearance

2014 - First Round

Current squad

As of February 2021.

Club captains

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Ebusua Dwarfs. African Football.
  2. Web site: Catch all the thrills: Ghana FA Cup rundown from 1958 to 2015. 27 August 2015. Modern Ghana.
  3. Web site: North Africa: African Club Football Preview: North African Derby Top Bill In CAF CUP. Durosimi. Thomas. 4 August 2000. Allafrica.com; African Football Magazine.
  4. Web site: Yeboah . Thomas Freeman . August 21, 2019 . Top five Ghanaian goalkeepers of all-time . Pulse Ghana.
  5. Web site: 18 June 2018 . CEO of Ebusua Dwarfs Nana Aidoo passes on . Prime News Ghana.
  6. Web site: 2017-07-25 . Ebusua Dwarfs' skipper Nicholas Gyan tops Simba FC transfer list . 2021-03-14 . GhanaWeb. . en.
  7. Web site: 2021-07-28. I'm ready to listen to offers - Dwarfs captain Dennis Korsah. 2021-08-27. GhanaSoccernet. en.