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- ↑ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-02-17.
- ↑ "OFFICIAL: Hearts of Oak Signs Richmond Ayi On A Three-Year Deal". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
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- ↑ "18-PLAYERS INVITED TO BLACK METEORS CAMP AHEAD OF U-23 TOURNAMENT". GFA. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
- ↑ Teye, Prince Narkortu (11 October 2019). "Ghana call up home-based 18 for camp". Goal . Retrieved 26 October 2019.
- ↑ Appiah, Samuel Ekow Amoasi (17 July 2021). "Hearts of Oak crowned 2020/21 Ghana Premier League champions [Photos]". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 17 July 2021.
