About John Eshun
Lived 1942 – 2018 (aged 76). John Eshun was a Ghanaian association football player and association football coach.
John Eshun (17 July 1942 – 6 November 2018) was a Ghana international football defender.
Career Born in Sekondi, Eshun began playing club football for local sides Sekondi Eleven Wise F.C. and Sekondi Hasaacas F.C. Eshun represented Ghana at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City and the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich. He also made several appearances for the senior Ghana national football team, including two FIFA World Cup qualifying matches, and he played at the 1968 and 1970 African Cup of Nations finals.
After Eshun retired from playing football, he became a coach. He managed Tema Youth, Ebusua Dwarfs. and Berekum Arsenal.
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Who was John Eshun?
Ghanaian footballer (1942-2018)
When was John Eshun born?
John Eshun was born on 17 July 1942 in Sekondi-Takoradi.
When did John Eshun die?
John Eshun died on 6 November 2018 in Takoradi.
What was John Eshun's occupation?
John Eshun was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Eshun?
John Eshun was Ghanaian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Eshun. https://biography.guide/john-eshun/
MLA: "John Eshun." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-eshun/.
Chicago: "John Eshun." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-eshun/.
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