John Eshun

Biographical information

RolesCompeted in Olympic Games
SexMale
Full nameJohn•Eshun
Used nameJohn•Eshun
Born17 July 1942 in Sekondi, Western (GHA)
Died6 November 2018 in Takoradi, Western (GHA)
Measurements160 cm / 82 kg
AffiliationsEleven Wise
NOC Ghana

Biography

John Eshun was a Ghanaian defender who played at the 1968 and 1972 Olympic Games. He played his club ball with Sekondi Eleven Wise FC and Sekondi Hasaacas FC. Eshun played for Ghana in two FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He also played at the 1968 and 1970 African Cup of Nations finals, and in all, earned 6 international caps. After retiring from football, Eshun became a coach. He managed both Team Youth (2007-07) and Ebusua Dwarfs (2010-11).

Results

Games Discipline (Sport) / Event NOC / Team Pos Medal As
1968 Summer Olympics Football (Football) GHA John Eshun
Football, Men (Olympic) Ghana =9
1972 Summer Olympics Football (Football) GHA John Eshun
Football, Men (Olympic) Ghana =13