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Throwback photos of some top Ghanaian football stars

All the football stars we know today all started from somewhere, but have changed over the years. Most of these footballers had humble beginnings before shooting up to their current fame and riches.

It is always a nostalgic feeling seeing pictures of some top football stars who had different looks to what we know now.

Ghana has nurtured great football stars who have gone ahead to feature for many top clubs in Europe and across the world. Some of these top football stars include Abedi Pele, Asamoah Gyan, Micheal Essien, Thomas Partey, Stephen Appiah, Sulley Muntari among others

As we observe Throwback Thursday, GhanaWeb brings some interesting pictures of Ghanaian football stars.

Abedi Pele

Although these days he spots a bald head, Abedi Pele used to have some braids in his hay days as a footballer.

Stephen Appiah

Former Black Stars captain Stephen Appiah who many knew as a bald-headed midfielder has always been a stylish footballer but had kept hair at some point in his career.

Michael Essien

Micheal Essien the ‘Bison’ who is well known for donning the number 8 jersey for Ghana. Essien’s looks as he grew never changed much.

Thomas Partey

Before he bounced on the scene to play for Atletico Madrid, Thomas Partey used to play for his father’s club in Krobo. The Arsenal star was nicknamed ‘Ahmar Senegal’ during his teen years.

Callum Hudson-Odoi

Although Callum Hudson-Odoi has always been a Chelsea player he sometimes played community and school football. The winger used to have some wild looks as a child.

Some other players like Mohammed Kudus, Salisu Mohammed, Mubarak Wakaso, Andre Ayew and more have some old fascinating pictures which bring back memories.

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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