About Philemon McCarthy
Born 1989. Philemon McCarthy is a Ghanaian association football player.
International career McCarthy earned two national caps for Ghana and was a player in the squad for the African Nations Cup 2006, and returned for the 2010 African Cup of Nations.
McCarthy was the number one goalkeeper for the local Black Stars when they won silver in the first edition of the 2009 African Nations Championship hosted by Ivory Coast in 2009. He was the hero for the Ghanaian side as his save from Papy Djilobodji paved the way for victory, which was made possible after Kwadwo Poku converted his kick.
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Who is Philemon McCarthy?
Ghanaian footballer
When was Philemon McCarthy born?
Philemon McCarthy was born on 14 August 1989 in Goma.
What is Philemon McCarthy's occupation?
Philemon McCarthy is an association football player.
What nationality is Philemon McCarthy?
Philemon McCarthy is Ghanaian.
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