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Less than three months from the start of the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Egypt, Ghana seems to have found a solution to its striking problems in the form of Caleb Ekuban. In two substitute appearances against Kenya and Mauritania, Ekuban scored two goals.
At the beginning of the season, it was thought that Ekuban was not part of Bielsa's plans and so he had not received a shirt number for Leeds United for the coming season.
As a result, he was loaned to the Turkish club Trabzonspor where he was in a compelling form, scoring seven goals and contributing to three times in all competitions.
But what more do you know about the 25-year-old? Joy Sports helps you with that.
1. Born in Villafranca di Verona, Italy, of Ghanaian parents, Ekuban was one of seven children who grew up in the European country.
2. Although born in Italy, Caleb Ekuban is fluent in English, Italian and the fantastic, major local dialect of the central region of Ghana.
3. At just 25, he has already made more than 170 appearances in the last six years. He began his career in Chievo Verona and has since played in six different clubs. He is currently held by Leeds United but on loan to Turkish club Süper Lig Trabzonspor.
Image: Ekuban in Chievo
4. While playing for the Südtirol (after leaving Chievo), he was a victim of racial abuse during a match in the first round of the Coppa Italia against Matera. The author was then suspended for 10 games.
5. Last December, Ekuban's mother pbaded away. He begged coach Ünal Karaman to let him play and the manager forced him to replace him in the 74th minute. Less than 10 minutes later, Ekuban scored the game's winning goal, taking the lead on a free kick. He burst into tears after scoring the goal.
Image: Ekuban cries after marking
6. He was born in a Christian home and his father is a former member of the Assembly District of Pentecostal Churches of Italy, as well as an accountant and a contractor.
7. Ekuban had the opportunity to play for the national team of Ghana or Italy. Although he had trouble getting his Italian visa, he finally chose Ghana because he wanted to make his grandfather happy.
8. Ballotelli and Caleb Ekuban have some similarities. The two Italians of Ghanaian origin, the two bombers of Lumezzane. These relationships have seen (Ekuban) compared to Balotelli. Nevertheless, the idol of Ekuban was Fernando Torres.
9. In addition to scoring goals, the Leeds player is also a very good dancer.
10. He has a personality for sale. Ekuban is at home only when he has nothing to do. He likes to play with his Playstation but especially to be with his friends.
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