Former Asante Kotoko star Ernest Appau has heaped praise on Ghanaian football icon Abdul Razak, describing him as the most exceptional Ghanaian player he has ever seen.
Razak famously scored the goal that secured Ghana’s qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in 1978, earning him the nickname “Golden Boy” as the goal was a golden goal.
He went on to win the Best Player of the Tournament award. These achievements, among others, have solidified Razak’s status as Ghana’s greatest-ever player in Appau’s view.
In an interview with Kessben TV, Appau likened Razak’s playing style to that of Argentine legend Diego Maradona, praising his brilliance on the ball as magical and ahead of its time.
“Abdul Razak played like Maradona. The way he moved with the ball, the balance, the vision, the intelligence, it was something else. He had that special spark that reminded me of watching Maradona. For me, he’s the greatest Ghanaian player ever,” he declared.
A gifted midfielder, Razak made his mark with both Asante Kotoko and the Black Stars during the 1970s and 1980s. He played a pivotal role in Ghana’s historic triumph at the 1978 AFCON.
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