The Ghana Football Association has sent a congratulatory message to Black Stars winger Frank Acheampong after being named captain of Chinese Super League side Tianjin Teda, becoming the first Ghanaian to Captain a Super League side in China.
Acheampong who joined the Chinese club in July 2017 on a six-month loan spell had a remarkable outing, scoring 9 times to safeguard Tianjin Teda’s stay in the Chinese top flight.
The 2015 African Cup of Nations Silver medalist’s 17 goals tally in the 2018 season is the highest by a player in the single-season in the history of the club.
Head Coach Uli Stielike’s decision to make the unstoppable winger the new captain is seen by fans of the club as a reward for his hard work, dedication, commitment, exceptional leadership skills and most importantly the quality he continues to demonstrate on the field.
”Ghana international Frank Acheampong has been named as captain of @ChineseSuper side @TianjinTeda_FC .Congratulations to Frank on this historic feat! Well deserved…Keep it up!!!,” the FA tweeted.
The 26-year-old pacy winger takes up this challenge and assumes his new role in an away game against Hebei CFFC on Monday on matchday 5 of the CSL. The club has made its worse start to a season since Acheampong joined.
Teda has 3 losses and a draw from the opening 4 matches of the season, with just 1 point from a total of 12. But the new leader Frank Acheampong is poised to turn around the fortunes of the club.
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Acheampong who joined Tianjin Teda in 2017 has made 56 appearances for the super league side and has directly contributed to 43 goals, scoring 26 goals and providing 17 assists.
