Matthew Amoah
Ghanaian football forward and international
Played as a forward in football and represented the national team of Ghana. Began professional career at Cegelec before moving to Europe, where played for clubs including PSV Eindhoven and Vitesse Arnhem. Contributed to the national team's participation in the 2006 FIFA World Cup and the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations.
Competed in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
Played for PSV Eindhoven
Participated in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations
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