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AFCON 2023 feat best moment of my career — Simon Adingra
• Simon Adingra
Côte D’ivoire youngster, Simon Adingra says the game against Nigeria in the final of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Côte d’Ivoire 2023 was one of the best moments of his career.
The 22-year-old assisted both goals for Cotê d’Ivoire and ended up as the TotalEnergies Man-of-the-Match in the final game.
Adingra was unplayable on the flanks with his dribbles, runs and crosses that terrorised the Nigerian defence all evening.
The young sensation also credited the effort of his teammates in winning their third tittle in history.
“We did it together, we’re Africa champions and it’s incredible. I’ve just experienced one of the most beautiful moments of my life, and that’s down to the effort of everyone in the team,” he said.
The hosts turned things around from facing exit to ending up as champions of Africa.
The Ghana Football Association (GFA) and all the clubs participating in this weekend’s competitions will pay special tribute in honour of the memory of the late Dominic Frimpong of Berekum Chelsea FC (on loan from Aduana FC).
The GFA has in a statement announced that all the players and team officials of the 6 clubs playing this weekend competitions will wear black armbands on their jerseys as a mark of respect during their respective matches.
In addition, a minute of silence will be observed before the commencement of each game in his honour. This tribute will take place during the MTN FA Cup semi-final matches as well as the Women’s Premier League final scheduled for this weekend.
“The GFA counts on the full cooperation of all clubs and the fans in respectfully observing these arrangements as we collectively pay tribute to Dominic Frimpong,” the statement added.
The FA expressed appreciation to all stakeholders for their understanding and support in these times.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Daniel Laryea will handle the MTN FA Cup semifinal clash between Aduana FC and Nations FC at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
Roland Addy will serve as Assistant I, with Seth Abletor as Assistant II, while Adaari Abdul Lattif works as 4th Referee.
The match is scheduled for a 3:00pm kick-off at the Swedru Stadium on Friday, April 17, 2026.
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