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Two Ghanaians named in 2017 Belgium Jupiler Pro League Team of the Year

By Mutala Yakubu
Joseph Aidoo
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Ghanaian duo Joseph Aidoo and Nana Opoku Ampomah have been named in the 2017 Belgium Jupiler Pro League Team of the Year.

Aidoo a former Inter Allies defender signed for KRC Genk prior to the campaign from Swedish Allsvenskan side Hammarby on a three-year deal.

The 21-year-old did not have a great start to life at Genk as he had to bid his time on the substitute bench before making his bow for the club after four games into the season.

His performances for Coach Philippe Clement's side has earned him a centre-back spot in JPL News’ (Online Tabloid) team of 2017 after their readers voted online.

Nana Opoku Ampomah, on the other hand, plays for Waasland-Beveren and has managed to score an appreciable six goals in 21 appearances.

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The 22-year-old's superlative display for the De Freethiel Stadion outfit did not go unnoticed as he earned a debut call-up into the Black Stars in the final game of the 2018 World Cup qualifying campaign against the Pharaohs of Egypt.