Okwahu United was then led by the revered Welbeck Abra-Appiah and . Ex-Black Stars and Metz defender, Anthony Baffoe has refuted claims by former teammate Anthony Yeboah that he refused to hand over the captain's armband despite pleas from the latter's management ahead of the 1992 Afcon final against Cte d'Ivoire. . Kelvin Yeboah has nine goals in 15 games already for his team Sturm Graz . He had scored over 40 goals in two seasons for Okwahu United. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace for Portugal and Lionel Messi managed to outdo him by scoring all five goals in Argentina's 5-0 win over Estonia. Tony Yeboah in a recent interview admitted that the decision hurt him and some of the senior players in the Black Stars at the time and he believes it affected the team in the final. The 21-year-old who is on the wish-list of the Ghana Black Stars has already featured for the Italian under 21 side. Leeds United Centurions - Tony Yeboah was the brutal front man who left a fire burning at Elland Road; He went back to the Bundesliga, making the switch to Hamburg and making 100 appearances for the club . "Tony Yeboah is massive, maybe the best striker of all-time in Ghana," he says, puffing out his cheeks, "so to beat his . Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. Latest Interview. Anthony Yeboah made his international debut in the . The ex-defender, now Caf deputy general secretary, was reacting to accusations by team-mate Anthony Yeboah, who said the decision affected the Black Stars as they lost the big game on penalties. . Maybe he was angry inside, and I'm sorry for that, but . Yeboah earned his cult status plenty of memorable goals, chief among them were two absolute belters, one against Wimbledon and the other a stunning volley against Liverpool. Okwahu United was then led by the revered Welbeck [] Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has moved alongside former Eintracht Frankfurt forward Tony Yeboah as the joint top-scoring African in Bundesliga history after scoring the . In . EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Such was the 54-year-old's wish to witness the celebrations in West Yorkshire, he attended virtually via a WhatsApp video call with his Leeds-based friend. By 1900, the British had seized control of Asante and exiled their king, of Asante, but it wasn't entirely conquered. I was very determined to support the youth develop their talents to sustain our brand of football and goalscoring prowess, but I was haunted out . "Tony Yeboah is massive, maybe the best striker of all-time in Ghana so to beat his total and get to 25 . Following the suspension of Abedi Pele, Tony Baffoe was handed the captain's armband ahead of Tony [] Leeds United legend Tony Yeboah has managed to chose his favourite goal at Leeds United. In an interview last week, the former Ghanaian international Tony Yeboah explained the reasons behind the abandonment of his club in 2014. Between 1986-1988, 20-year-old Anthony Yeboah was undoubtedly one of the biggest names in Ghanaian football. Okwahu United was then led by the revered Welbeck Abra-Appiah and . Yeboah, now 53, joined Leeds back in 1995 from German side Eintracht Frankfurt and spent little over two years at Elland Road . Tony Yeboah scored two of Leeds United's and the Premier League's greatest ever goals, with iconic strikes against Liverpool and Wimbledon in August and September 1995. Tony Yeboah, popularly known as Yegoala has reached out to his fellow retired footballers to consider playing golf because of its immense benefits physically, mentally and socially. 1 of 8. "Tony Yeboah is massive, maybe the best striker of all-time in Ghana," he says, puffing out his cheeks, "so to beat his . Former Ghana international Anthony Yeboah says he has no immediate plans to return to football administration after being frustrated out of football a few years ago due to alleged underhand dealings by referees whom he accused of undermining his team's effort in the second-tier league. Legendary Ghana forward, Tony Yeboah has had the chance to celebrate with Frankfurt officials following the team's victory in the finals of the 2021/22 Uefa Europa League competition. Tony Yeboah's was good as well, both goals are similar but I can't say mine or his was better, it's up for the fans to decide. Tony Yeboah is regularly invited by Eintracht to watch big games or as TV pundit. Wales stole the headlines over their weekend by beating Ukraine 1-0 and qualifying for their first World Cup since 1958. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Eine Frankfurter Hauswand wird zum Wahrzeichen fr Toleranz. Rather than lift off his mask to reveal Marcelo Bielsa had sent out Tony Yeboah in the No.2 shirt (Yeboah would struggle to hit Bielsa's body fat targets these days), Ayling ran to the touchline, took out his bobble, and relished the adoration of Elland Road all the while looking like a Roman god. Everyone has their own opinion." the list goes on. "We were in the hall, I did not see a reaction from him. Yeboah was renowned for his stunning strikes during his two-and-a-half year period at Elland Road with goals against . In an exclusive interview with The Golfer Online website, the retired Ghanaian international called on other retired footballers to give golf a chance so that they can experience Ayew though has hailed the prowess of his predecessor in the league in an interview with Sky Sports. TONY YEBOAH Thesis submitted to the Department of History, of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, University of Cape Coast in partial fulfilment of the . He had scored over 40 goals in two seasons for Okwahu United. In an exclusive interview with GOAL, Ghana-born Italy Under-21 international Kelvin Yeboah talks about being inspired by his uncle Tony, who remains a cult hero at Leeds So the British From being severely hated by fans to becoming club number one legend, epitomizes many fairy tale stories we know growing up but Eintracht Frankfurt and Tony Yeboah's love story is legendary. It was one of the two classic volleys the Ghanaian scored in the Premier League while at Leeds United. Arsenal's centre-backs Martin Keown and Tony Adams were both losing their heads trying to handle the relentless tirades of teenager Alan Smith, whose own man-don't-give-a-fuck attitude was . In an interview with Italian newspaper Il Secolo XIX, the 21-year-old revealed he feels Italian and that made . On top of this he sits in a very unique position, as he's represented a few names you might have heard of somewhere - David Batty, Gary Speed, Tony Yeboah. Ayew though has hailed the prowess of his predecessor in the league in an interview with Sky Sports. Looking very pensive, Yeboah narrated his desire to contribute to the development of Ghana football was undermined by the Men in Black who killed his dream of helping the youth. Hayden is a HUGE Leeds fan, he's travelled to home and away games for decades. '90s Heroes: Tony Yeboah. Once, a truckload of 250 turned up. Nordale Foods even sponsored Yeboah two puddings per goal, plus one for each of his team-mates. An homage to legendary Leeds United striker Tony Yeboah. Theo Cottle. In an exclusive interview with Graphic Sports Online in Kumasi, Frimpong Manso, who was a close friend of Yeboah and partnered him to form the club, disclosed that "Tony's interest in Ghana . Ex-Ghana striker Tony Yeboah was presented with the Europa League trophy after watching his former club Eintracht Frankfurt win the cup. the list goes on. Yeboah claimed in an interview in 2020 that after scoring on match days, he could walk through Kantamanto Market (where many Kwahu businesspeople were situated) and come home with a lot of money, thus he felt secure and money couldn't lure him to move. . After more than two decades since one of Ghana's most gifted sides missed the African Cup final . The Ex-Ghana striker, following his retirement, established a football club and named it Yegoala FC as a way of giving back to society in a bid to aid upcoming footballers to realise their potentials. Tony Yeboah was . Yeboah's club Genoa were relegated from the Serie A just this ended season and he has revealed that he will like to play in Germany as his uncle Tony Yeboah made name there. . On top of this he sits in a very unique position, as he's represented a few names you might have heard of somewhere - David Batty, Gary Speed, Tony Yeboah. "For sure, because of my Kelvin Yeboah eyes Bundesliga switch He had received offers from giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko but he wasn't bothered about the moves. However, he had a significant impact on German football as well. In the case of Tony Yeboah it was a goal at Old Trafford in a FA Cup 5th round tie in February 1995. Gain access to exclusive interviews with industry creatives, think pieces, trend forecasts . Hayden is a HUGE Leeds fan, he's travelled to home and away games for decades. 1 talking about this. English Premier League side, Leeds United have celebrated Ghana legend, Tony Yeboah for his stunning strike against Liverpool. Anthony Yeboah is fondly remembered for his time in Yorkshire. The goal that sent Tony Yeboah's star soaring has been talked about, analysed and replayed for 20 years. There was no 'Abedi gang' or 'Tony Yeboah gang' that undermined the forward match of the Black Stars during our era,' the football legend told the Graphic Sports in an exclusive interview in Kumasi. The forward moved to Leeds United from German outfit Eintracht Frankfurt in January 1995 and had a phenomenal . - Was the war that Yaa Asantewaa led, was that a good example? In an interview with Joy FM, he revealed the kind of sacrifice those two legends made for the rest of the team. He is regarded as one of the greatest football players from . Maybe he was angry inside, and I'm sorry for that, but . . "In my time at the national team, Abedi Pele and Tony Yeboah never took their . "Tony Yeboah is massive, maybe the best striker of all-time in Ghana so to beat his total and get to 25 . - Absolutely. We catch up with a former Whites star. 2 of 8. Sit tight for a brilliant insightful interview with some classic stories you wont want to miss! Between 1986-1988, 20-year-old Anthony Yeboah was undoubtedly one of the biggest names in Ghanaian football. "In an interview in 2020, Yeboah revealed that after scoring on match days, he could walk through Kantamanto Market (where a lot of Kwahu businessmen were based) and return home with lot of money so he felt comfortable and money couldn't entice him to move." We catch up with a former Whites star. The Jonny Howson Interview; Top Stories. It has been suggested that the unhealthy rivalry between the team's top stars, Abedi and Yeboah, created a split in the team which prevented Ghana . "Eventually, we agreed they should stop," he confesses. On the 31st of May, 2020, Marcus Thuram scored against Union Berlin, the second of four goals on the day. Between 1986-1988, 20-year-old Anthony Yeboah was undoubtedly one of the biggest names in Ghanaian football. The 5 ft 11 in goal-monster was on the wishlist of the Porcupine Warriors but he snubbed a move to the club to join traditional powerhouse Okwahu United in the 1986 season.