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A year ago

 

 These four players incredibly shone in Inter School Championship, made names on campuses and continued to become global stars. 

 

-Sulley Muntari played for OKESS in 2000

-Michael Essien played for AUGUSCO in 1996

-Derek Boateng played for Mfantsipim in 1995

-John Mensah played for OKESS in 1996-97

 

In terms of early popularity and school sports impact, Sulley Muntari tops. Won the District Best Footballer, Won the Ashanti Regional InterCo MVP, scored the winner vs Takoradi Bompe School in the National Milo Championship and emerged the best player in 2000. 

 

Sulley Muntari was incredible during his shs time and became a world star after school too.

 

Michael Essien after shs also became a global star when he played for the blues at the Stamford bridge. 

Michael during his spell at Chelsea attracted a lot of Ghanaians to Chelsea and that is one of the main reasons why Chelsea has many supporters in Ghana. 

 

Essien was a beast during his time in Chelsea. He was so loved by the coach Jose Mourinho, He calls Michael his son. 

 

Sulley Muntari on the other hand played for two of the top clubs in Italy, that is Inter Milan and Ac Milan. Sulley Muntari was also coached by Jose Mourinho during his spell at Inter Milan. The Ghanaian international won many trophies under Josè Mourinho. 

 

Derek Boateng was also a defensive midfielder who played in Greece, Sweden, Israel, Germany, Spain, Ukraine, England, and the United States during a career that spanned between 1999 and 2017. He did all he could to achieve whatever he has now.

 

After a very good display at their various schools during the championship’s these Ghanaian legends got the chance in Ghana Black Star team and played at the World Cup. 

 

You literally start from somewhere. Do not give up young King king king !. 

 

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