Ghanaian Youngster Ernest Numah Named Player of the Year in Denmark

Ghanaian Youngster Ernest Numah Named Player of the Year in Denmark

Lukman Mumuni
updated at June 4, 2023 at 5:50 PM
  • Ernest Nuamah has been named Player of the Year in Denmark
  • The Ghanaian youngster helped Nordsjaelland finish second in the league
  • Nuamah has been handed his first Black Stars invite

Ghanaian teen sensation, Ernest Nuamah has been voted the Player of the Season in the Danish Superliga.

The 19-year-old inspired FC Nordsjaelland to a serious title challenge against eventual champions FC Copenhagen.

His outstanding performances saw him score 12 goals and provide four assists as Nordsjaelland finish the season in second place.

Ernest Numah, Ghana, FC Nordsjaelland, Best Player
Ernest Nuamah has been named the best player in the Danish league. Credit: @ghanafaofficial @FCNordsjaelland
Source: Twitter

Nuamah got the most votes from players of the twelve topflight clubs to emerge the best player of the season.

"Player of the Year – voted by the players - Ernest Nuamah. The Players Association {Spillerforening) have collected votes for the selection of Profile of the Year from the players in all 12 clubs in Denmark, and here the 19-year-old striker reached the top. Congratulations, Ernest Numah," wrote his club, FC Nordsjaelland, confirming his success.

Few days ago, the player was also named the coaches player for Spring in the Danish league. It crowns an amazing week, where the teenager also received his maiden Black Stars invite.

He is expected to join the national team for the AFCON qualifier against Madagascar this month.

Numah wins top award

Earlier, Sports Brief reported that Ghanaian youngster, Ernest Nuamah celebrated his maiden Black Stars invite by scooping the best player award in Spring in the Danish Superliga.

The 19-year-old was voted the best player in the league by coaches following his outstanding displays for FC Nordsjaelland.

Nuamah, who has scored 12 goals this season, went from the sixth-best player in Autumn to being top in Spring.

Nuamah earns Black Stars invite

Talented young forward, Ernest Nuamah has been handed his maiden Black Stars call-up ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar in June.

Ghana's national coach, Chris Hughton included the winger in his 24-man squad for the penultimate qualifier in Antananarivo on June 18.

The Ghana U23 star has been in sensational form for FC Nordsjaelland in the Danish Superliga, earning him a place in the Black Stars team.

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Lukman Mumuni
Lukman Abdul Mumin is a Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past five years. Lukman joined Sports Brief as an Editor for the Local Desk in 2022.
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