Kotoko Goalkeeper’s Trainer Joe Baah Names Felix Annan And Four Others As Best Ghana Premier League Goalkeepers

Par excellence Goalkeeper’s trainer, Joe Baah, has listed five safest pair of hands in the Ghana Premier League whose performances have been unmatched.

According to the former National U-23 and U-17 goalkeeper’s trainer, football has upsurged in a way that goalkeepers play a pivotal role when the team is supposed to launch attack as well as keeping the defense tight

The Ghana Premier League is embellished with highly-rated goalkeepers who until the league was cancelled punctuated their performances with distinction-receiving plaudits from football enthusiasts.

The role of goalkeepers in modern football is nothing short of monumental influencers whose astuteness and amazing performances serve as a catalyst to compel teams to chalk success.

There is often much talk in football about the 12th man. Whether it is in reference to fans singing their hearts out in the stands to create a domineering influence, a referee’s perceived bias towards a team or a rogue beach ball that bounces onto the pitch, it is oftentimes said that this 12th man gives you the edge over your opponent.

But isn’t it a strange thing to ascribe to nothing and no extra person than a member of a set of eleven players on the pitch?

Well, most goalkeepers whose enterprising performances gravitate their teams to victory are touted as number 12th man in the team.

Speaking on Opemsuo 104.7 FM evening sports show, Pramaso, the experienced goalkeeper’s trainer revealed his top five best goalkeepers in the Ghana Premier League.

“Sometimes it is difficult to choose from the lot when they are all fashion out with grand performances for their teams. However, I will choose Felix Annan and Kwame Baah who are all in Asante Kotoko, Frank Boateng (AshGold), Richard Atta (Hearts of Oak), and Richard Ofori Antwi (Medeama).”

“These are top goalkeepers putting up brilliant performances for their respective teams.”

Joe Baah who finds it difficult to name his number one detailed what makes a goalkeeper a complete one.

“For a goalkeeper to be complete he should possess certain personality traits like being confident, he should be good communicator on the field, mental toughness, discipline and composed. On the pitch, you should be able to read the game well, calm and also aggressive, good interceptor of the ball, ability to initiate attack, how to kick the and others.”

Souce: Opemsuo.com / Sasu Danquah.