Ben Acheampong

Benjamin "Ben" Acheampong (born 2 February 1939), also known as Ben Simmons,[2] is a former Ghanaian international football player.

Ben Acheampong
Personal information
Date of birth (1939-02-02) 2 February 1939[1]
Playing position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Asante Kotoko
National team
Ghana
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

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]

References

  1. Ben AcheampongFIFA competition record
  2. http://www.thefinalball.com/jogador.php?id=315047&epoca_id=94
  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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