Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs
Cape Coast Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs is a Ghanaian professional football club based in Cape Coast. It is currently a member of the Ghana Premier League, and hold home games at Cape Coast Sports Stadium.
Full name | Cape Coast Mysterious Ebusua Dwarfs Football Club | |
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Nickname(s) | The Crabs' 'Mysterious' Dwarfs | |
Founded | 1932 | |
Ground | New Cape Coast Sports Stadium, Cape Coast | |
Capacity | 15,000 | |
President | Nana Sam Brew Butler | |
League | Ghana Premier League | |
2016 | 9th | |
Website | Club website | |
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History
Founded in 1932, Ebusua Dwarfs were one of the founding members of the Ghana Premier League and won the 1966 Ghana Premier League.[1] They also were 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.[2] 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.[2]
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 CEO and chief financier, died in 2018.[5]
The club was ordered to be liquidated by the high court in July 2019 after failing to pay a 20-year-old transfer fee over Patrick Villars to Great Liverpool FC. The club appealed the ruling.[6]
Honours
Performance in CAF competitions
- 2000 CAF Cup - quarterfinals
- CAF Confederation Cup: 1 appearance
- 2014 - First Round
Current squad
As of February 2015. Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
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1 | GK | Kofi Mensah | |
2 | DF | Musa Mohammend | |
3 | FW | Joseph Esso | |
4 | DF | Francis Arthur-Mensah | |
5 | MF | Eric Bosomtwe | |
6 | GK | Frank Andoh | |
7 | MF | Ernest Ackon | |
8 | MF | Romeo Agban | |
9 | FW | Justice Mensah | |
10 | MF | Nicolas Gyan | |
11 | MF | Samuel Quayson | |
12 | DF | Christopher Bonney | |
13 | MF | Abinezer ACKON | |
14 | FW | Jacob Addai | |
15 | DF | Stephen Aidoo (Captain) | |
16 | GK | Akwesi Archeampong | |
17 | DF | Isaac Kwain |
No. | Pos. | Nation | Playersteven tabri yeboah |
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18 | FW | Christian Essoh | |
19 | DF | Kingsley Nteng | |
20 | GK | Kwesi Acheapong | |
21 | DF | Isaac Amos Baah | |
22 | GK | Thomas Yeboah | |
23 | MF | Stephen Bentil | |
24 | DF | Richard Arhin | |
25 | FW | Bright Luqman | |
26 | MF | Ricky Adjei-Mensah | |
27 | FW | Richard Gadze | |
28 | MF | Francis Gyepi | |
29 | MF | Nicholas Gyan | |
30 | FW | Michael Insaidoo |
References
- "Ebusua Dwarfs". African Football.
- "Catch all the thrills: Ghana FA Cup rundown from 1958 to 2015". Modern Ghana. 27 August 2015.
- Thomas, Durosimi (4 August 2000). "North Africa: African Club Football Preview: North African Derby Top Bill In CAF CUP". Allafrica.com; African Football Magazine.
- Yeboah, Thomas Freeman (August 21, 2019). Pulse.com.gh https://www.pulse.com.gh/sports/football/top-five-ghanaian-goalkeepers-of-all-time/xh4cvzn. Missing or empty
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(help) - "CEO of Ebusua Dwarfs Nana Aidoo passes on". 18 June 2018.
- Osman, Abdul Wadidu (July 26, 2019). "Ebusua Dwarfs appeal ruling to liquidate club, set to appear in court on Wednesday".