Appiah McCarthy returns to the pitch again in Ashantigold slim win over Olympics after one year

Ashantigold midfielder Appiah McCarthy made a return to action after being out for over a year with injury.

The bossy midfielder picked up an injury during an appearance in a game against Legon Cities FC at the Accra Sports Stadium in the 2020/2021 Ghana Premier League season.

Although he was expected to recover after six weeks, the midfielder did not make the expected progress in the treatment room and hence was out for a longer period.

Before his injury, Appiah McCarthy made 10 appearances for the Miners where he scored three goals to help the team.

McCarthy made the long awaited return in the club’s 1-0 win over Great Olympics today at the Accra Sports Stadium.

A counter attack saw the ball played to the feet of Yaw Annor, his first touch set him up and he hit a powerful shot into the bottom corner in the 68th minute.

That goal proved to be decisive as it turned out to be the winner.

The win takes Ashgold to 9th on the table with 35 points and Great Olympics lie 5th with 39 points

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