Sam Acquah

Ghanaian association football player

Ghana Defender
1943Born
2Clubs
178Height (cm)

Sam Acquah: profile

Sam Acquah (born 10 July 1943 in Accra, Ghana) was a Ghanaian footballer who played as a defender. He died in 2014.

Acquah started out at Detroit Cougars in 1968. He played for 2 clubs in 2 countries since 1968.

At international level, Acquah represented Ghana (1964–1974).

Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.

Key facts

Senior international debut
1964 (aged about 21)
Countries played in
2: United States and Ghana
Height
178 cm — taller than 43% of Ghanaian internationals on record
Shares a birthday with
Mark González, Jamba and Sherif Ekramy (more)

Club career

YearsClubLeagueAppsGoals
1968 Detroit Cougars United Soccer Association – –
— Accra Great Olympics F.C. Ghana Premier League – –

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

YearsTeamLevelCapsGoals
1964–1974 Ghana Senior ––

Frequently asked questions

Where was Sam Acquah born?

Sam Acquah was born in Accra, Ghana.

Which national team does Sam Acquah play for?

Sam Acquah played international football for Ghana.

Which clubs has Sam Acquah played for?

Sam Acquah's recorded clubs are Detroit Cougars and Accra Great Olympics F.C..

How tall is Sam Acquah?

Sam Acquah is 178 cm (5 ft 10 in) tall.

What position does Sam Acquah play?

Sam Acquah played as a defender.

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