MŠK Žilina Africa F.C. explained

Clubname:MŠK Žilina Africa
Fullname:MŠK Žilina Africa Football Club
Chairman:Ishmael Lamptey
Stadium:La MacDan town park
League:Ghana Division Two League
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MŠK Žilina Africa Football Club (in Slovak pronounced as /ˈem ˈeʂ ˈkaː ˈʐilina/) is a Ghanaian football club affiliated to Slovak Superliga club MŠK Žilina.[1] [2] [3] The club competes in the Ghana Division Two League under the Greater Accra Division Two League and also in the MTN FA Cup.[4] [5] [6] The club is based in Labadi, a suburb of Accra, the capital city of Ghana.

The club was founded in 2018. The club adopted the La MacDan town park as their official home grounds.

History

In 2018, the club was founded as an affiliate club of MŠK Žilina, who play in the Slovak Superliga. That same year, some of the MŠK Žilina’s current first team players were brought over from Africa FC including Benson Anang and Baba Hamza. In 2021, Ivan Anokye Mensah was selected to be part of the Ghana U20 team which went on to win the 2021 WAFU U20 Cup and 2021 Africa U-20 Cup of Nations. He was later transferred to Ghana Premier League side International Allies.[7] [8] [9] [10]

At the end of their inaugural season, 2021 season, two of their players, Maxwell Opoku and Emmanuel Asante joined Accra Great Olympics, after putting up impressive performances in the Division Two League. The latter scored seven goals in nine outings to emerge the top scorer in the Division Two Zone 5A.[11] [12]

Affiliate clubs

The following clubs are currently affiliated with MŠK Žilina Africa:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-03-20. Ghanaian youngster Baba Hamza nets debut goal for MSK Zilina. 2021-10-01. GhanaSoccernet. en.
  2. Web site: 2021-04-08. The story of MŠK Žilina: A club back from the COVID-19 brink. 2021-10-01. First Time Finish. en-US.
  3. Web site: Jasenka. Ján. Africkí "šošoni"? MŠK Žilina má svoje zastúpenie aj v ďalekej Ghane!. Šport.sk. Sport SK & Ringier Axel Springer Media.
  4. Web site: Hearts of Oak legend Jojo Bossman joins lower-tier side MSK Zilina Africa FC technical team. 2021-10-01. Footballghana. en.
  5. Web site: MSK Zilina Africa youngster signs for European side MTK Budapest - Kickgh.com. 2021-10-01. www.kickgh.com. en-gb.
  6. Web site: Boakye-Buckman. Samuel A.. 13 August 2019. MSK Zilina Africa Goalkeeper Bernard Osa Nai Targets Semi Final Spot. 1 October 2021. Ghana Soccer News.
  7. Web site: Amankwaa. Coudjoe. GPL club Inter Allies sign Ghana U20 youth marksman Ivan Anokye Mensah – Panafricanfootball. 2021-07-01. en-GB.
  8. Web site: 2021-03-19. Ivan Anokye Mensah signs for Inter Allies. 2021-07-01. GhanaSoccernet. en.
  9. Web site: Qwame. Courage A.. 26 February 2021. We'll bring the U20 AFCON trophy home — Ivan Mensah assures Ghanaians - Kickgh.com. 1 July 2021. www.kickgh.com. en-gb.
  10. Web site: Kwafo. Eric Nana Yaw. 19 March 2021. Inter Allies FC strengthens squad with the signing of defender Ivan Anokye. 1 July 2021. Modern Ghana. en.
  11. Web site: 2021-09-29. Great Olympics snap up teenagers Maxwell Owusu and Emmanuel Asante ahead of the new season. 2021-10-01. GhanaSoccernet. en.
  12. Web site: Dzide. Courage Kwame. 28 September 2021. Olympics sign MSK Zilina Africa duo Opoku and Asante. 1 October 2021. All Sports Ghana.