Best XI Ghanaian footballers in 2017

2017, obviously was not a good year of football for Ghana especially after failing to qualify for the FIFA World Cup for the first time since 2006, and finishing a disappointing fourth position at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon in January.

The national under-20 team, the Black Satellites could not qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations and hence did not appear at the FIFA under-20 World. However, the under-17 team, the Black Starlets offered hope, to the nation after finishing second at the Africa Junior Championship but could only reach the quarter finals of the World Cup.

Despite the disappointments from the major competitions across the continent and on the global stage, some players showed class by distinguishing themselves from the lots.

And here are the top XI Ghanaian footballers in 2017

Richard Ofori

The goalkeeper joined Maritzburg United in the summer after helping Wa All Stars to a historic Ghana Premier League triumph in 2016. Having joined the Premier Soccer League side before the start of the season, Ofori worked his way to become the club’s number one shot stopper.

Ofori has already featured 13 times for the South Africans this season, keeping 8 cleaning sheets, with the club 9th on the PSL table.

The former Wa All Stars goalkeeper is now the Black Stars number one goalkeeper, and has had some incredible moments between the sticks following his imposing performances in the World Cup qualifiers.

Ofori was Ghana’s number one choice at the Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon early this year.

Harrison Afful

Not a spectacular year for the petit right back, but the Columbus Crew defender has been consistent with both club and country. His performances has been criticized a couple of times with the national team this year, especially in the game against Egypt in Cape Coast.

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