Ghanaian football defender Ben Acheampong played for several clubs in the 1950s and 1960s including Asante Kotoko, Cornerstone FC, and Real Republicans. From 1956 to 1969 Acheampong also played for the Ghana national football team, winning the Africa Cup of Nations in both 1963 and 1965. At the latter he was the tournament’s joint-top scorer, with three goals, including two goals in Ghana’s 5–2 win against Congo-Léopoldville. Following his playing career Acheampong worked as a coach at several of his former clubs.
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