Sports News of Thursday, 28 July 2016

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Afriyie Acquah wins Eusebio Cup with Torino

Afriyie Acquah and his Torino teammates on the rostrum celebrating their Eusebio Cup win Afriyie Acquah and his Torino teammates on the rostrum celebrating their Eusebio Cup win

Afriyie Acquah featured in Torino’s Eusebio Cup victory over Benfica on Wednesday night in a 7-6 penalty shoot-out success.

The pre-season silverware could be the first in the career of the ace midfielder.

Acquah was named in the starting line-up as Torino raced to level on 32 minutes through Adem Ljajic.

Goncalo Guedes gave the Portuguese champions the lead in the 11th minute.

The game headed to penalties and the Serie A side triumphed.