Sports News of Tuesday, 25 April 2017

Source: ghanasoccernet.com

Edward Sarpong gains promotion to the Portuguese top flight with Portimonense

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Ghanaian youngster Edward Sarpong becomes the second Ghanaian in the space of 24 hours to gain promotion to a European top flight after Christian Atsu’s exploits with Newcastle.

The 20-year-old left-back has been phenomenal for the Black and White lads since joining them from Gatefe youth side last year.

he played a key role is their season and should be in line to play with them in the Portuguese League.

'It's a dream come true and we have waited for long for this moment, but thanks to the Almighty God, our supporters and my fans in Ghana for their massive supports in making our qualification into the Premiership successful," Sarpong told Kickgh.com in an exclusive interview.

"I know with my performance I will soon earn my debut call-up into the Black Stars team by a call from the technical handlers of the Ghana national teams,"

"The season has been a successful one for me and everyone in the team,. I am elated for being in the history books of Portimonense for chalking this feat,"