Edward Acquah
Ghanaian association football player (1935-2011)
Ghana
Forward
Edward Acquah: profile
Edward Acquah (born 23 July 1935 in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana) was a Ghanaian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 5 October 2011.
At international level, Acquah represented Ghana (1956–1964), earning 41 caps and scoring 45 goals. Our match database lists 7 of his international goals; the first came against Nigeria on 28 August 1960 (World Cup Qualification).
Sekondi-Takoradi has produced 30 footballers in our database, including Samuel Inkoom, Kim Grant and Edwin Gyimah.
Key facts
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | Sekondi Wise Fighters |
– | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1956–1964 | Ghana |
Senior | 41 | 45 |
International goals (7)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28 Aug 1960 | Ghana 4–1 Nigeria | 18 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 10 Sep 1960 | Nigeria 2–2 Ghana | 14 | World Cup Qualification |
| 3 | 10 Sep 1960 | Nigeria 2–2 Ghana | 83 | World Cup Qualification |
| 4 | 26 Nov 1963 | Ghana 2–0 Ethiopia | Africa Cup of Nations | |
| 5 | 26 Nov 1963 | Ghana 2–0 Ethiopia | Africa Cup of Nations | |
| 6 | 1 Dec 1963 | Ghana 3–0 Sudan | 72 | Africa Cup of Nations |
| 7 | 1 Dec 1963 | Ghana 3–0 Sudan | 82 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Edward Acquah born?
Edward Acquah was born in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana.
Which national team does Edward Acquah play for?
Edward Acquah played international football for Ghana. He has 41 caps and 45 goals on record.
Which clubs has Edward Acquah played for?
Edward Acquah's recorded clubs are Sekondi Wise Fighters.
How tall is Edward Acquah?
Edward Acquah is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Edward Acquah play?
Edward Acquah played as a forward.
