French Ligue 1 Celebrates Republic Day With Ghanaians on July 1

• French Ligue 1 joined hands with Ghanaians in celebrating the country's Republic Day on Friday, July 1
• Republic Day in Ghana is celebrated on 1st July. This holiday commemorates Ghana becoming a republic on 1 July 1960
• In the French topflight's history, a truckload of Ghanaian footballers have featured in the Ligue 1 which includes Asamoah Gyan, Abedi Pele and Michael Essien

Ligue 1 UberEats has celebrated Republic Day with Ghanaians, a day marked to celebrate Ghana's establishment as an independent republic in 1960.

The French top-flight joined Ghanaians in celebrating one of the most iconic days in the country's history.

In a post on Twitter, seen by Sports Brief, the official account of the Ligue 1 celebrated Ghana's Republic Day by posting a myriad of Ghanaian footballers who have graced the French top flight.

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The French top-flight official account posted an artwork which featured legendary Abedi Pele, Ghana captain Andre Ayew, former Ghana midfielder Michael Essien among other Ghanaian football stars with the caption:

"Happy Republic Day, Ghana.

A number of Ghanaian football stars have featured in the French elite division with varying degrees of excellence.

What is Republic Day in Ghana?

Ghana's Republic Day is observed on July 1 every year.

The day commemorates the establishment of Ghana as a sovereign republic in the year 1960.

Though the nation gained independence from the British in 1957, it was only in 1960 that the country became a recognized, sovereign republic.

Republic Day is a Commemorative Day, hence it is not observed as a public holiday in Ghana.

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Ghanaian players to have played in the Ligue 1

Among the tall list of Ghanaians to have played in the Ligue 1, current Black Stars centre-half Alexander Djiku holds the most appearance by a Ghanaian in the competition record with over 180 appearances.

His feat surpasses that of the Ayew brother, Andre and Jordan.

Former Chelsea icon Michael Essien is among a distinguished list of Ghanaian players to have won the Most Valuable Player of the Ligue 1 during his time with Olympique Lyon.

And three-time African Footballer of the Year Abedi Pele, contributed immensely to Marseille and France's only UEFA Champions League crown in 1993.

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Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghana defender Alexander Djiku has become the Ghanaian with the most appearances in the French Ligue 1 on Sunday.

The Black Stars defender played a key role as Strasbourg edged Lens 1-0 to climb up to fourth place in the French top flight.

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A neatly converted penalty by Ludovic Ajorque was enough to hand the all-important victory for the home side at the Stade de la Meinau.