Black Stars, Featured, GFA, Ghanaians Abroad July 18, 2020
Ghanaian legend Tony Yeboah has hailed
Marcelo Bielsa and his charges after securing promotion to the English top-flight league on Friday.
Leeds United secured qualifications to the English top-flight leaguea after West Bromwich Albion suffered a 2-1 loss to Huddersfield Town.
The qualifications means the Elland Road side will make a return to the Premier league for the first since 2004.
Yeboah who made his mark during his time at the club couldn’t hide his excitement after the club secure qualifications to the Premier league
“It’s a big news for everyone who supports Leeds United. I can’t hide my happiness after reading on the club’s promotion to the English Premier League,” Yeboah told Don Summer on Kumasi-based Angel FM
“The journey hasn’t been easy for the club in the last sixteen years….We are grateful to God for gaining a slot in the Premier League next season”
“Leeds United is a big club in England with amazing fans that make players feel special at the Elland Road.” he added.
“They [fans] are crazy for the club and I can’t forget the memories.”
Yeboah also charges the management of the club to bring in some quality players to augment the squad.
“There should be additions to the current squad to maintain their status in the Premier League. I watched most of their matches in the Championship”
“I know the Leeds United board of directors will add some quality to the team”
Yeboah featured for the Peacocks lads between 1995-97 where he made 47 appearances, scoring 24 times for the club.
Yeboah’s volley against Liverpool and his strike versus Wimbledon in the 1995–96 season were among his most notable goals, and he was a regular feature in Goal of the Month in the Premier League.
