2017-02-06



Kevin-Prince Boateng has been ranked as the most influential Ghanaian footballer on social media.

UD Las Palmas midfielder, Kevin-Prince Boateng has overtaken Michael Essien as Ghana’s most influential footballer on social media, according to a report by CliqueAfrica in collaboration with Avance Media and DAF GH.

The ranking was based on the number of likes, engagements and mentions a player commands on various social media platforms.

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According to the Ghana Social Media Report, Boateng managed a total of 6253381 followers across social media platforms – 3,365,850 for Facebook, 1,496,229 for Twitter and 1,391,302 for Instagram.

The former AC Milan midfielder is followed by Michael Essien, Kwadwo Asamoah and Christian Atsu, with Rabiu Mohammed and Jerry Akaminko being the only new entrants.

Below are the top 10 most influential Ghanaian footballers on social media according to the Ghana Social Media Report (GSMR).

1.       Kevin-Prince Boateng

2.       Michael Essien

3.       Kwadwo Asamoah

4.       Christian Atsu

5.       Andre Ayew

6.       Asamoah Gyan

7.       Samuel Inkoom

8.       Sulley Muntari

9.       Jonathan Mensah

10.     Jeffrey Schlupp

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