Debutant Daniel Amartey wins Fair Play Award in Ghana's defeat to Senegal

Published on: 19 January 2015

Daniel Amartey of Ghana battles with Mame Birame Diouf of Senegal during of the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations match between Senegal and Ghana at Mongomo Stadium, Equatorial Guinea on 19 January 2015

Ghana defender Daniel Amartey won the Fair Play Award in Monday’s Group C opener against Senegal.

The 18-year-old, who made his tournament debut as the Black Stars succumbed 2-1 in Mongomo, scored high marks for his sporting behaviour.

Amartey, who plays for FC Copenhagen, was never booked and did not get involved in savage tackles.

He was part of Ghana’s back three who took the lead through Andre Ayew on 14 minutes from the spot by conceded in added on time to lose the match.

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Mr sweden 10 years ago
Dan Amartey is 20 years old..... Born 94

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