Accra Great Olympics is a Ghanaian professional football club based in Accra, Greater Accra. The club is currently competing in the Ghana Premier League. It has won the Ghana Premier League twice, in 1970, 1974 and the Ghana FA Cup thrice, in 1975, 1983 and 1995. Since its inception the club has forged a fierce rivalry between their neighbours Accra Hearts of Oak which has culminated into interesting game weeks over the years when the two face each other.
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History
The club was formed in 1954 in Accra, Greater Accra Region of Ghana. It celebrated its 52nd anniversary in 2006, and their 66th in 2020.
2020
The club is currently coached by Annor Walker assisted by Yaw Preko and captained by Ghanaian 2009 U-20 World Cup champion Gladson Awako.
Grounds
The club plays their matches at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Current squad
As of 3 February 2024
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules; some limited exceptions apply. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
Honours
Ghana Premier League
Champions 1970, 1974
Ghanaian FA Cup
Winners 1975, 1983, 1995
Performance in CAF competitions
African Cup of Champions Clubs: 2 appearances
1971: Semi-Final
1975: First Round
CAF Cup: 1 appearance
1999 – First Round
CAF Cup Winners' Cup: 4 appearances
1984 – Second Round
1992 – Second Round
1996 – withdrew in First Round
2000 – First Round
Participation in CAF competitions
1- Great Olympics withdrew
Managers
Annor Walker (head coach) 2020–
Yaw Preko (assistant head coach) 2020–
Godwin Attram (assistant head coach) 2020–2021
Previous notable coaches
Cecil Jones Attuquayefio (1974–1984)
David Duncan (2001–2003)
Ken Augustt (2011–2012)
Godwin Attram (2017)
Yaw Preko (2020)
Seasons
2020–21 Accra Great Olympics F.C. season