Veteran Ghanaian coach Joseph Emmanuel (JE) Sarpong has revealed the top three most talented players he has worked with during his coaching career.
With decades of experience on the touchline, Sarpong has seen and nurtured some of the country’s finest footballing talents.
He has also played a key role in the development of several notable players.
Reflecting on his storied career during an interview on GhanaWeb’s Sports Check, Sarpong singled out three individuals who, in his view, stood above the rest in terms of natural ability and football intelligence, including the iconic Asamoah Gyan.
“Gyan is one of them. Olele (Richard Kingson) as well. Prince Owusu-Ansah had the talent. Prince Amoako too. My top three are: Prince Owusu-Ansah, Olele (Richard Kingson), and Asamoah Gyan,” he said.
All three players are now retired. Gyan went on to become the Black Stars’ all-time top scorer with 51 goals, while Kingson participated in two World Cups, Ghana’s debut in 2006 and South Africa in 2010.
Owusu-Ansah retired as one of Ghana’s most celebrated defenders.
Watch the full interview below:
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