Joe Carr (Ghanaian footballer)

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Joe Carr
Personal information
Full name Joseph Carr
Place of birth Ghana
Position(s) Goalkeeper
National team
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1978–1984 Ghana
Honours
Representing Flag of Ghana.svg  Ghana
Men's football
Africa Cup of Nations
Winner 1982 Libya
Winner 1978 Ghana

Joseph Carr is a former Ghanaian international goalkeeper. He was named in four Africa Cup of Nations during his career.[ citation needed ]

He was employed by Real Sociedad as a goalkeeper coach when his playing career was over. [1]

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References

  1. "Joe Carr back at post". Asante Kotoko. 9 June 2008. Retrieved 24 May 2011.