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Former Black Stars players who played against Real Madrid in 1962

Against all odds, the Black Stars held Real Madrid to a thrilling three-all tie on Sunday, August 19, 1962, at the Accra Sports Stadium.

Madrid, the five-time European champions at the time, rallied three times to tie the score at three all.

Former Republicans and Eleven Wise strikers Edward Acquah and Kwame Adarkwa scored goals for Ghana, while Real Madrid’s scorers were Ferenc Puskas, Ignacio Zoco, and Yanko Daucik.

After 60 years, GhanaWeb investigates the location of the Black Stars players who took part in the illustrious match.

Line-up:

Ghana: Dodoo Ankrah, Oblitey Ownes, Ben Simmons, Franklin Cretsil, Addo Odametey, Kwame Adarkwa, Baba Yara, Aggrey Fyn, Wilberforce Mfum, C.K Gyamfi, Edward Acquah.

Subs: Osei Kofi, Kofi Pare.

Dodoo Ankrah

Legendary goalkeeper, Dodoo Ankrah is one of the few players who are alive. In his club career, he played for the fearsome Real Republicans.

Ben Acheampong

Ben Simmons as he was affectionately called passed away in 2019. During his playing career, he played for Cornerstone, Great Ashantis, Asante Kotoko and Real Republicans.

He lived a life dedicated to football and became a coach after retirement. He managed Cornerstone, Ashanti Heroes, Kaaseman, Gihoc Stars, Wa Upper West Heroes, BA United and Kumasi Asante Kotoko, among others.

Addo Odametey

Addo Odametey played for Hearts of Oak and the Black Stars. He was an AFCON winner. He passed away in 2006.

Kwame Adarkwa

Kwame Adarkwa died in 2016. He played for Kumasi Asante Kotoko and won AFCON with the Black Stars.

Osei Kofi

The former Asante Kotoko and Hearts of Oak midfielder is alive and is pretty much strong. He involves himself in local football activities as and when needed.

Baba Yara

Baba Yara died seven years after the match. He played for Asante Kotoko and Real Publicans in his club career.

Aggrey Fyn

Edward Jeff Aggrey-Fynn passed away in November 2004. He captained Real Republicans and the Black Stars to enormous successes in his career. He is regarded as Ghana’s greatest ever skipper.

Wilberforce Mfum

Wilberforce Mfum is alive and looks more active. In his playing career, he played for Asante Kotoko before leaving the shores of Ghana to play for Ukrainian SC FC, and New York Cosmos.

C.K Gyamfi

Charles Kumi Gyamfi passed on in November 2015. He played for Hearts of Oak, Ebusua Dwarfs, Asante Kotoko, Fortuna Dusseldorf, and Great Ashantis. He became a coach after retirement and managed Black Stars, AFC Leopards, Ashanti Gold, Somalia U21, Africa XI and Municipal Club.

Kofi Pare

Kofi Pare is currently a reverend. He played for Asante Kotoko in his club career.

Source:ghanaweb.com

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