We catch up with a former Whites star. Tony Yeboah registered a volley against Liverpool at Elland Park in 1995 in a cracking encounter. 2 of 8. "Tony Yeboah is massive, maybe the best striker of all-time in Ghana," he says, puffing out his cheeks, "so to beat his . "For sure, because of my Kelvin Yeboah eyes Bundesliga switch "Tony Yeboah is massive, maybe the best striker of all-time in Ghana," he says, puffing out his cheeks, "so to beat his . 25 years ago today. "Yeboah with a . "When Anas premiered the 'Number 12 . Wales stole the headlines over their weekend by beating Ukraine 1-0 and qualifying for their first World Cup since 1958. Yeboah has just given a new interview with FourFourTwo magazine in which he looks back on when he was on top of the world at Elland Road, . Okwahu United was then led by the revered Welbeck Abra-Appiah and . Ex-Black Stars and Metz defender, Anthony Baffoe has dismissed claims by Tony Yeboah that he refused to hand over the captain’s armband despite pleas from the latter’s management ahead of the 1992 AFCON final against Côte d’Ivoire. 1 talking about this. After more than two decades since one of Ghana's most gifted sides missed the African Cup final . Tony Yeboah scored two of Leeds United's and the Premier League's greatest ever goals, with iconic strikes against Liverpool and Wimbledon in August and September 1995. Maybe he was angry inside, and I'm sorry for that, but . Following the suspension of Abedi Pele, Tony Baffoe was handed the captain's armband ahead of Tony […] "Yeboah was made captain of Frankfurt, becoming the first African to skipper a Bundesliga side. 1 of 8. . From being severely hated by fans to becoming club number one legend, epitomizes many fairy tale stories we know growing up but Eintracht Frankfurt and Tony Yeboah's love story is legendary. It was one of the two classic volleys the Ghanaian scored in the Premier League while at Leeds United. '90s Heroes is a new series by Adam Hurrey on the Bet Bright football blog which looks back on the legends of the game in what now seems a simpler time for football. Ex-Black Stars and Metz defender, Anthony Baffoe has refuted claims by former teammate Anthony Yeboah that he refused to hand over the captain's armband despite pleas from the latter's management ahead of the 1992 Afcon final against Côte d'Ivoire. . . . After more than 25 years of silence, former prolific striker Tony Yeboah has finally accused officialdom as the main cause of the Black Stars' failure to win the Senegal 1992 AFCON trophy for Ghana. Maybe he was angry inside, and I'm sorry for that, but . The forward moved to Leeds United from German outfit Eintracht Frankfurt in January 1995 and had a phenomenal . A quick one, Mr Peter Naami (Agya Peter) during his early stages in active football was the solid rock in the lives of some notable sports . In an interview last week, the former Ghanaian international Tony Yeboah explained the reasons behind the abandonment of his club in 2014. Hey there! Everyone has their own opinion." In . Kelvin Yeboah, nephew of former Ghanaian International and Leeds United forward, Tony Yeboah, is said to have top European clubs lined up for his signature. Kelvin Yeboah has nine goals in 15 games already for his team Sturm Graz . He had received offers from giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko but he wasn't bothered about the moves. We've rounded up the best of the action on and off the field. At the time, Yeboah became the first player to win back-to-back BBC Match of the Day Goal of the Month competitions, a record . Tony Yeboah revealed in his interview that he was angry with the decision but Pfister said Yegola did not show his anger in front of him. the list goes on. It has been suggested that the unhealthy rivalry between the team's top stars, Abedi and Yeboah, created a split in the team which prevented Ghana . Imagine, if you will, the greatest game of Heads and Volleys never played. Yeboah earned his cult status plenty of memorable goals, chief among them were two absolute belters, one against Wimbledon and the other a stunning volley against Liverpool. Klopp also admits to a soft spot for Jay Jay Okocha - another African who would go on to make a name for himself in English football, with Bolton . "In an interview in 2020, Yeboah revealed that after scoring on match days, he could walk through Kantamanto Market (where a lot of Kwahu businessmen were based) and return home with lot of money so he felt comfortable and money couldn't entice him to move." The striker, who was signed from Eintracht Frankfurt, scored 32 goals in his 66 games for the club during a hugely memorable spell. The Ex-Ghana striker, following his retirement, established a football club and named it Yegoala FC as a way of giving back to society in a bid to aid upcoming footballers to realise their potentials. . Two decades ago, Tony Yeboah scored one of the most memorable goals in Premier League history, for Leeds United against Liverpool. Theo Cottle. "We were in the hall, I did not see a reaction from him. Tony Yeboah, popularly known as Yegoala has reached out to his fellow retired footballers to consider playing golf because of its immense benefits physically, mentally and socially. He had received offers from giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko but he wasn't bothered about the moves. EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Such was the 54-year-old's wish to witness the celebrations in West Yorkshire, he attended virtually via a WhatsApp video call with his Leeds-based friend. - Absolutely. Gain access to exclusive interviews with industry creatives, think pieces, trend forecasts . He had scored over 40 goals in two seasons for Okwahu United. Mark Hughes. Eine Frankfurter Hauswand wird zum Wahrzeichen für Toleranz. On top of this he sits in a very unique position, as he's represented a few names you might have heard of somewhere - David Batty, Gary Speed, Tony Yeboah. Legendary Ghana forward, Tony Yeboah has had the chance to celebrate with Frankfurt officials following the team's victory in the finals of the 2021/22 Uefa Europa League competition. The German Bundesliga outfit on Wednesday night locked horns with Scottish giants Rangers in the finals of the European competition staged in Sevilla. . the list goes on. Yeboah, now 53, joined Leeds back in 1995 from German side Eintracht Frankfurt and spent little over two years at Elland Road . "We were in the hall, I did not see a reaction from him. Leeds United legend Tony Yeboah has managed to chose his favourite goal at Leeds United. Ex-Black Stars and Metz defender, Anthony Baffoe has refuted claims by former teammate Anthony Yeboah that he refused to hand over the captain's armband despite pleas from the latter's management ahead of the 1992 Afcon final against Côte d'Ivoire. Looking very pensive, Yeboah narrated his desire to contribute to the development of Ghana football was undermined by the ‘Men in Black’ who killed his dream of helping the youth. About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features Press Copyright Contact us Creators . Ayew though has hailed the prowess of his predecessor in the league in an interview with Sky Sports. Ex-Ghana striker Tony Yeboah was presented with the Europa League trophy after watching his former club Eintracht Frankfurt win the cup. . Former Ghana international Anthony Yeboah says he has no immediate plans to return to football administration after being frustrated out of football a few years ago due to alleged underhand dealings by referees whom he accused of undermining his team's effort in the second-tier league. He had scored over 40 goals in two seasons for Okwahu United. Once, a truckload of 250 turned up. The Jonny Howson Interview; Top Stories. Between 1986-1988, 20-year-old Anthony Yeboah was undoubtedly one of the biggest names in Ghanaian football. "In my time at the national team, Abedi Pele and Tony Yeboah never took their . “I was very determined to support the youth develop their talents to sustain our brand of football and goalscoring prowess, but I was haunted out . Tony Yeboah is regularly invited by Eintracht to watch big games or as TV pundit. In an interview in 2020, Yeboah revealed that after scoring on match days, he could walk through Kantamanto Market (where a lot of Kwahu businessmen were based) and return home with lot of money so he felt comfortable and money couldn't entice him to move. . In an interview with Joy FM, he revealed the kind of sacrifice those two legends made for the rest of the team. The 5 ft 11 in goal-monster was on the wishlist of the Porcupine Warriors but he snubbed a move to the club to join traditional powerhouse Okwahu United in the 1986 season. Ghana and Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew has lauded the efforts of former Ghana striker Tony Yeboah in the English Premier League. The goal that sent Tony Yeboah's star soaring has been talked about, analysed and replayed for 20 years. He is regarded as one of the greatest football players from . Sit tight for a brilliant insightful interview with some classic stories you wont want to miss! He had received offers from giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko but he wasn't bothered about the moves. Yaw Yeboah. Yeboah, whose uncle is former legendary Ghanaian forward Anthony Yeboah, was born in Accra but raised in Italy . Anthony Yeboah made his international debut in the . Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. Leeds United Centurions - Tony Yeboah was the brutal front man who left a fire burning at Elland Road; He went back to the Bundesliga, making the switch to Hamburg and making 100 appearances for the club . "In an interview in 2020, Yeboah revealed that after scoring on match days, he could walk through Kantamanto Market (where a lot of Kwahu businessmen were based) and return home with lot of money so he felt comfortable and money couldn't entice him to move." By 1995, he had made 123 appearances with Eintracht scoring 68 of his 96 goals in the German top flight for the Red and Blacks." There was no 'Abedi gang' or 'Tony Yeboah gang' that undermined the forward match of the Black Stars during our era,' the football legend told the Graphic Sports in an exclusive interview in Kumasi. An homage to legendary Leeds United striker Tony Yeboah. . Borussia Dortmund striker Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang has moved alongside former Eintracht Frankfurt forward Tony Yeboah as the joint top-scoring African in Bundesliga history after scoring the . Hayden is a HUGE Leeds fan, he's travelled to home and away games for decades. . Arsenal's centre-backs Martin Keown and Tony Adams were both losing their heads trying to handle the relentless tirades of teenager Alan Smith, whose own man-don't-give-a-fuck attitude was . English Premier League side, Leeds United have celebrated Ghana legend, Tony Yeboah for his stunning strike against Liverpool. . Augustine Azuka Okocha (/ ə ˈ k ɒ tʃ ə / ə-KOTCH-ə; born 14 August 1973), commonly known as Jay-Jay Okocha, is a Nigerian former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder.He played 73 times for the Nigeria national team between 1993 and 2006, scoring 14 times, and was a member of three FIFA World Cup squads. On the 31st of May, 2020, Marcus Thuram scored against Union Berlin, the second of four goals on the day. Following on from talking about his two iconic Premier League goals against Liverpool and Wimbledon, Tony Yeboah also spoke about his time at Leeds United as a whole. Elsewhere, Cristiano Ronaldo scored a brace for Portugal and Lionel Messi managed to outdo him by scoring all five goals in Argentina's 5-0 win over Estonia. By Adam Hurrey. Sit tight for a brilliant insightful interview with some classic stories you wont want to miss! He had received offers from giants Hearts of Oak and Asante Kotoko but he wasn't bothered about the moves. The 21-year-old is the nephew of Ghana legend Tony Yeboah, who prominently featured for the Black Stars in the 1990s. Ghanaian born Italian Under 21 striker Kelvin Yeboah says he fancies a move to the German Bundesliga. Tick those boxes Tony! The 21-year-old who is on the wish-list of the Ghana Black Stars has already featured for the Italian under 21 side. Tony Yeboah has delivered his verdict on Leeds United's supporters and the Elland Road atmosphere during an interview with the Championship leaders' website - and fans will love what the former Ghanaian star said. Yeboah would later follow in the footsteps of Albert Johanneson, the South African who became the first black player to appear in the FA Cup final 30 years earlier, when he signed for Leeds in 1995. - Was the war that Yaa Asantewaa led, was that a good example? Tweet. Jordan Ayew interview: Finding form and aiming high at Crystal Palace. Nordale Foods even sponsored Yeboah two puddings per goal, plus one for each of his team-mates. Yeboah claimed in an interview in 2020 that after scoring on match days, he could walk through Kantamanto Market (where many Kwahu businesspeople were situated) and come home with a lot of money, thus he felt secure and money couldn't lure him to move. 37 | Interview - Hayden Evans. archival documents, interviews with Asante chiefs, owners of houses, heads of families, trustees of households etc., and some secondary sources of historical Between 1986-1988, 20-year-old Anthony Yeboah was undoubtedly one of the biggest names in Ghanaian football. He had scored over 40 goals in two seasons for Okwahu United. So stripping him of the captaincy in the final means the authorities lost hope in Tony Yeboah." Ghana won the Afcon title in 1963, 1965, 1978 and 1982, and were hoping to make it a quintuple of . In the case of Tony Yeboah it was a goal at Old Trafford in a FA Cup 5th round tie in February 1995. Tony Yeboah in a recent interview admitted that the decision hurt him and some of the senior players in the Black Stars at the time and he believes it affected the team in the final. Legendary Ghanaian striker Anthony Yeboah has opened up on why he failed to sign for Kotoko during his spell in the Ghana Premier League. Okwahu United was then led by the revered Welbeck Abra-Appiah and . Tony Yeboah was . Tony Yeboah is regularly invited by Eintracht to watch big games or as TV pundit . On top of this he sits in a very unique position, as he's represented a few names you might have heard of somewhere - David Batty, Gary Speed, Tony Yeboah. So the British The ex-defender, now Caf deputy general secretary, was reacting to accusations by team-mate Anthony Yeboah, who said the decision affected the Black Stars as they lost the big game on penalties. Following the suspension of Abedi Pele, Tony Baffoe was handed the captain's armband ahead of Tony […] In an interview in 2020, Yeboah revealed that after scoring on match days, he could walk through Kantamanto Market (where a lot of Kwahu businessmen were based) and return home with lot of money so he felt comfortable and money couldn't entice him to move. . Hayden is a HUGE Leeds fan, he's travelled to home and away games for decades. Ghana and Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew has lauded the efforts of former Ghana striker Tony Yeboah in the English Premier League. Okwahu United was then led by the revered Welbeck […] Anthony Yeboah is fondly remembered for his time in Yorkshire. This shouldn't be allowed before the 9pm . You have to remember, in the Africa Cup of Nations final, it was a very stressful situation. In an exclusive interview with GOAL, Ghana-born Italy Under-21 international Kelvin Yeboah talks about being inspired by his uncle Tony, who remains a cult hero at Leeds Yeboah was renowned for his stunning strikes during his two-and-a-half year period at Elland Road with goals against . "But I realized that in Ghana, you had to pay the referees or you don't win. "After my career, I wanted to give back to the society with Yegoala FC and also maybe show a new Yeboah," said the former Leeds player at TV3. In an interview at his East Legon mansion, Tony recollects with relish his career from colts to professionalism when he attained stardom. In an exclusive interview with Graphic Sports Online in Kumasi, Frimpong Manso, who was a close friend of Yeboah and partnered him to form the club, disclosed that "Tony's interest in Ghana . Amidst all the goals, one image that stood out was that of . Tony Yeboah and Abedi Pele were reported to be at loggerheads Share. "Tony Yeboah is massive, maybe the best striker of all-time in Ghana so to beat his total and get to 25 . By 1900, the British had seized control of Asante and exiled their king, of Asante, but it wasn't entirely conquered. Tony Yeboah (Photo by Neal Simpson/EMPICS via Getty Images) Frankfurt Mgt kept an eye . Tony Yeboah's was good as well, both goals are similar but I can't say mine or his was better, it's up for the fans to decide. Rather than lift off his mask to reveal Marcelo Bielsa had sent out Tony Yeboah in the No.2 shirt (Yeboah would struggle to hit Bielsa's body fat targets these days), Ayling ran to the touchline, took out his bobble, and relished the adoration of Elland Road all the while looking like a Roman god. Between 1986-1988, 20-year-old Anthony Yeboah was undoubtedly one of the biggest names in Ghanaian football. He had scored over 40 goals in two seasons for Okwahu United. Features & Interviews; Share. Between 1986-1988, 20-year-old Anthony Yeboah was undoubtedly one of the biggest names in Ghanaian football. In an interview with Italian newspaper Il Secolo XIX, the 21-year-old revealed he feels Italian and that made . The 50-year-old legend, who scored 29 goals in 59 matches […] Tony Yeboah interview part 2. We catch up with a former Whites star. . Ex-Ghana striker, Tony Yeboah, has said he has no intention of returning to football administration. Yeboah was a player that featured on 'Match of the Day' often, and with that came his contributions to 'Goal of the Month' awards. In an exclusive interview with The Golfer Online website, the retired Ghanaian international called on other retired footballers to give golf a chance so that they can experience… In an interview on GhPage TV with host Rashad, the Founder of Kotoko Babies named Mr Peter Naami widely known as Agya Peter has recounted his penury and how he suffered in the hands of Tony Yeboah. Tony Yeboah has disclosed that he was surprised and angry after Tony Baffoe who was a new member of the Black Stars was named to captain Ghana for the 1992 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final . LOVE STORY OF EINTRATCH FRANKFURT AND TONY YEBOAH Yeboah claimed in an interview in 2020 that after scoring on match days, he could walk through Kantamanto Market (where many Kwahu businesspeople. Theo Cottle. There was no 'Abedi gang' or 'Tony Yeboah gang' that undermined the forward match of the Black Stars during our era," the football legend told the Graphic Sports in an exclusive interview in Kumasi. "Eventually, we agreed they should stop," he confesses. . A comprehensive victory for Marco Rose's men. "Tony Yeboah is massive, maybe the best striker of all-time in Ghana so to beat his total and get to 25 . Latest Interview. Sport Football Leeds United Ex Leeds United man recalls experience of 'explosive' Ronaldo and 'exceptional' Tony Yeboah John Pemberton came up against some of the game's most revered strikers in . Listen back and the pauses in the commentary expose an air of disbelief. Tony Yeboah revealed in his interview that he was angry with the decision but Pfister said Yegola did not show his anger in front of him. Ayew though has hailed the prowess of his predecessor in the league in an interview with Sky Sports. Jordan Ayew interview: Finding form and aiming high at Crystal Palace. You have to remember, in the Africa Cup of Nations final, it was a very stressful situation. Yeboah claimed in an interview in 2020 that after scoring on match days, he could walk through Kantamanto Market (where many Kwahu businesspeople were situated) and come home with a lot of money, thus he felt secure and money couldn't lure him to move. Between 1986-1988, 20-year-old Anthony Yeboah was undoubtedly one of the biggest names in Ghanaian football. If you'd like to join in, please sign in or register. His efforts were punctuated by the fact that he was the first and only player - other than Gareth Bale in 2013 - to win Goal of the Month in two successive months . However, he had a significant impact on German football as well. Hayden is a HUGE Leeds fan, he's travelled to home and away games for decades. Okwahu United was then led by the revered Welbeck […] '90s Heroes: Tony Yeboah. Yeboah's club Genoa were relegated from the Serie A just this ended season and he has revealed that he will like to play in Germany as his uncle Tony Yeboah made name there. TONY YEBOAH Thesis submitted to the Department of History, of the College of Humanities and Legal Studies, University of Cape Coast in partial fulfilment of the . TONY YEBOAH says Leeds United have a set-up worthy of a place in the Premier League with the Ghanaian hoping his former side can finally end a 16-year exile from the top flight. Tony Yeboah (Photo by Neal Simpson/EMPICS via Getty Images) Frankfurt Mgt kept an eye . On top of this he sits in a very unique position, as he's represented a few names you might know - David Batty, Gary Speed, Tony Yeboah - you name it! TONY YEBOAH: Well, in the first place, Ghanaians often resisted being conquered through military force. It has been suggested that the unhealthy rivalry between the team's top stars, Abedi and Yeboah, created a split in the team which .