Muntari to Kaizer Chiefs? Ranking the top 10 Ghanaians to have played in the PSL

Published on: 14 July 2020
Muntari to Kaizer Chiefs? Ranking the top 10 Ghanaians to have played in the PSL
Sulley Muntari

Former AC Milan and Ghana national team winger Sulley Muntari has expressed the desire to want to play in South Africa before hanging up his boots.

He made it clear in one of his recent interviews, though, that if he was to come to South Africa, he would want to play for Kaizer Chiefs.

Goal ranks the top 10 Ghanaians to have played in the PSL.

#10 Samuel Darpoh

Samuel Darpoh of AmaZulu during the the Absa Premiership 2018/19 match between Mamelodi Sundowns and AmaZulu at Loftus Versfeld Stadium, Johannesburg on 29 January 2019 ©Samuel Shivambu/BackpagePix

Darpoh arrived in the country as a teenager four years ago, and he's no doubt one of the promising talents in the PSL.

He has featured regularly for AmaZulu, making 51 appearances since his arrival.

At 22, Darpoh still has a bright future ahead of himself and years to prove that he's really the best.

#9 Bernard Morrison

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JULY 29: Bernard Morrison during the Carling Black Label Champion Cup match between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs at FNB Stadium on July 29, 2017 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images)

Morrison was one of the best-attacking midfielders whilst on the books of AS Vita Club, and while his performances with Orlando Pirates were deemed average, perhaps with a little bit of patience and more game time, he could have been up on the list.

He scored just four goals with no assist to his name in the 23 matches he played for the Buccaneers.

#8 Mohammed Anas

Mohammed Anas of Free State Stars during the 2017 Maize Cup match between Free State Stars and Kaizer Chiefs on the 15 July 2017 at James Motlatsi Stadium, Orkney © Sydney Mahlangu /BackpagePix

Apart from being remembered for his post-match interview where he thanked his 'wife and girlfriend' live on TV, Anas has done fairly well in the PSL.

He has scored 30 goals and provided 12 assists in the 112 league matches for all three PSL teams he has played for - Maritzburg United, Free State Stars and now Polokwane City.

#7 Mohamed Awal

Awal gave his all whenever he featured for Maritzburg United and it was through his superb marshalling of that defence that strikers found it hard to beat KwaZulu-Natal.

He was among the best centre-backs who would storm forward when his team needed him the most. He left the Team of Choice having played 57 matches - scored once and grabbed two assists.

#6 Rashid Sumaila Sumaila arrived in South Africa as a young defender and he played brilliantly and won the league with Sundowns before being sidelined.

Despite falling down the pecking order under Pitso Mosimane, Sumaila still managed to earn himself a move abroad.

#5 Richard Ofori Arguably one of the best goalkeepers in the PSL right now! Ofori has come a long way since joining Maritzburg United three years ago.

He's played a whopping 90 matches in three years, conceded 70 and kept 32 clean sheets, and it is no surprise that he's linked with a possible move to Orlando Pirates.

#4 John Paintsil

JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA - JUNE 27: Ghanaian John Paintsil and Steve Komphela during the Kaizer Chiefs Pre-season press conference at Kaizer Chiefs Village, Naturena on June 27, 2016 in Johannesburg, South Africa. (Photo by Lefty Shivambu/Gallo Images) you 

Paintsil remains one of the most respected players on the African continent and abroad after devoting his life to football.

He came to South Africa in the twilight of his career to play for Maritzburg United, and while he played for two seasons, he still added value to his team and played an influential role in helping the younger players at the club believe in themselves.

#3 Jonathan Quartey

Former Ghana defender Jonatha Quartey would move to Malaysia at the end of the season
Former Ghana defender Jonatha Quartey would move to Malaysia at the end of the season

A season in the PSL was enough for Quartey to prove that he's a quality player and a mature defender ready to play in Europe.

The former Ghana international played for Kaizer Chiefs during the 2008/09 before French Ligue 1 side OGC Nice signed him.

#2 Jonathan Mensah

Mensah set to join French club Evian after passing medical
Jonathan Mensah

Some would argue that Mensah matured too early while at Free State Stars where he played for two seasons before moving abroad.

He's still only 30 years of age and had he stayed longer in South Africa, it wouldn't have been fair to his football career.

#1 Edwin Gyimah

Edwin Gyimah

Gyimah is a veteran of 140 league matches in South Africa since his arrival and has shown consistency throughout his career at different clubs.

He has played for SuperSport United, Mpumalanga Black Aces, Orlando Pirates, Bidvest Wits and Black Leopards. His versatility is what makes him a special player and a great addition to any team.

Credit: Goal.com

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