Distinguished is level 3 of 5 in the Ghana Hall of Fame: sustained excellence over a career, widely honoured at home. See how the levels work.
Why they are here
A winger of Ghana's golden era, good enough that the country's largest stadium carries his name.
Baba Yara competed with Osei Kofi for a place on the wing in the Black Stars side of the 1960s.
The Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi is named for him.
The Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi is named for him.
- Sports Gazette — AFCON archives 1960s: Ghana's Black Stars do the double
- Pulse Ghana — Ghana's finest XI since independence
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