2019/20 Ghana Premier League Team Of The Truncated Season. [CHECK OUT THE FULL LIST]
The 2019-2020 campaign was halfway through before it was declared null and void by the Ghana Football Association’s (GFA) Executive Council (EXCO).
The decision was in respect to the directives by the president of Ghana, Nana Akuffo Addo as the country continues to battle the rapidly spreading COVID-19 pandemic
Ghsportsnews.com together with coaches and experts from the game extends its coverage of the 2019/2020 Ghana Premier League with detained analysis of the 2019/20 suspended Ghanaian top flight.
The criteria involved in the selection is based on the players’ performances, the number of matches played, and their contributions and influence in matches.
Here is Ghsportsnews.com best IX of 2019/2020 truncated GPL in a 4-3-3 formations
GOALKEEPER:
Eric Ofori Antwi Medeama SC
Eric Ofori Antwi has been a reliable and dedicated servant for the Mauves and Yellows before the league was suspended. He was in sensational form and made a lot of saves for the Medeama SC.
He kept 14 matches and conceded 11 goals and keep six clean sheets.
DEFENDERS
Right Back: Kwadwo Amoako Ashantigold SC
Kwadwo Amoako has been one of the talented fullbacks in the 2019/20 suspended GPL. He has an incredible season with the Miners. Amoako was handed his debut call-up by coach Charles Kwablan Akonnor for the doubleheader following their outstanding performances in the Premier League for the Miners. He made 13 apps.
Left Back: Abdul Karim Jabila-Legon cities
He was an outstanding player for Legon cities in the 2019/2020 season. He scored the only goal Legon cities against Bechem United in Legon cities first win of the season after he converted a close-range free kick in the 4th minutes and he was named the NASCO Man of the match. He has also adjudged the player of the match during their goalless draw with AshGold SC in Matchday 4 of GPL.
He made 14 appearances for capital based outfits Legon cities and scored three goals
Central Defence: Zakaria Fuseini Berekum Chelsea
The Berekum Chelsea’s centre back was very instrumental for the Bibires. The ball-playing defender together with Ahmed Adams has been a solid defence. He has also bagged a number of Man-of-the-Man awards. He played all the 15 games for Berekum Chelsea and he scored twice.
Central Defence: Mubarak Yussif Ashantigold SC
Mubarak Yussif is one of the most underrated centre-backs in the Ghanaian top-flight. He has been solid at the heart of the defence for the Miners. He won Ashantigold player of the month of January following his impressive performance. He scored two goals in 14 appearances for Ashantigold in the GPL
MIDFIELDERS
Defensive Midfielder: Justice Blay Asante Kotoko
The 28 year- old has been absolutely brilliant and has been an integral figure for Kotoko since joining the Porcupine Warriors from Medeama SC. The midfielder dynamo was in a top form, playing 13 matches, scoring two goals and winning three Man-of-the-Man awards. He was won Asante Kotoko player of the month of January.
Offensive Midfielder: Mubarak Alhasan Liberty Professionals
The 18-year old has scored five goals and assisted the same number in 13 games for the Scientific Soccer Lads before the suspension of the league following the Covid-19 pandemic. He also adjusted NASCO MOTM in Liberty Professionals 5-2 win Over Aduana Stars
Attacking Midfielder: Emmanuel Nettey Hearts of oak
Emmanuel Nettey has been delighted to watch with His exciting partnership with Benjamin Afutu ensure that Hearts of remained strong in the midfielder battle.
Emmanuel Nettey stole the show at the Carl Reindorf Park with some explicit passing range from deep midfield position capped with the official MVP of the match. The combative midfielder made 10 appearances and he has adjudged the player of the month of January.
ATTACKERS
Left-wing: Victorien Adebayor Inter Allies
Victorien Adebayor arguably the best player in 2019/2020 season. The Nigerian import is definitely handed for the best player award with the quality exhibition. He scored 12 games in 13 games for inter Allies. He bagged serval Man of the match awards. He also Also adjudged the NASCO Player of the man of February.
Right-wing: Prince Opoku Agyemang Meadeam SC
Prince Opoku Agyemang has a very good goal scoring record in the Ghana Premier League after netting 11 times for the Yellow and Mauves in 14 appearances. He also won the NASCO Man of the Man three times
Striker: Yahaya Mohammed Aduana Stars
Yahaya Mohammed was in sensational form in 15 games. He scored 11 times including first hat-trial. He is also the first player to picked NASCO player of the match
Coach: Samuel Boadu Medeama SC
The 4-3-3 formation
Goalkeeper
Eric Ofori Antwi
Defenders
Kwadwo Anoako, Abdul Karim Jabila, Zakaria Fuseini and Mubarick Yusif
Midfielders
Justice Blay, Mubarak Alhassan and Emmanuel Nettey
Attackers
Victorian Adebayor, Prince Opoku Agyeman and Yahaya Mohammed
Reserve
GK: Danland Ibrahim (Berekum Chelsea)
DEFENDERS
Agyemang Badu (Kotoko)
Ahmed Adams (Berekum Chelsea)
Celeb Amankwah ( Aduana Stars)
Christopher Nettey (Kotoko)
MIDFIELDERS
Kwasi Donsu (Medeama SC)
Benjamin Afutu (Hearts of Oak)
Prosper Hiabu (WAFA)
ATTACKERS
Nana Kofi Babil (Medeama SC)
Ibrahim Osman (King Faisal)
Elvis Kyei Baffour (Liberty Professionals)
Coach: Maxwell Konadu Asante Kotoko
