Anas Seidu

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Anas Seidu
Personal information
Full name Anas Seidu Tonda
Date of birth 1952
Place of birth Accra New Town, Gold Coast
Date of death 1 July 2023(2023-07-01) (aged 70–71)
Place of death Accra New Town, Ghana
Position Left winger
Youth career
Seekers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1973–1984 Hearts of Oak
International career
1973 Ghana U23[1]
1978 Ghana 2+ (0+)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Anas Seidu Tonda (1952 – 1 July 2023) was a Ghanaian footballer who played as a left winger.

Career

Seidu started his career at Seekers in Nima, Accra, with his teammates including Mohammed Polo, Ibrahim Labaran, and Yakubu Ahmed.[2] Later on, he would join Hearts of Oak,[2] where he became part of the "fearsome five" alongside Polo, Robert Hammond, Mama Acqua and Peter Lamptey.[3][4]

He played for the Ghana national team, and was part of the 1978 African Cup of Nations team that beat Uganda in the final.[5]

During his career, Seidu was nicknamed "Thunder".[3]

Death

Seidu died on 1 July 2023, at his home in Accra New Town.[3] Following his death, FIFA president Gianni Infantino released a statement giving his condolences.[3][6]

References

  1. Oku, Ashford Tettey (22 July 2023). "Thunder' Anas Seidu made Ghana proud indeed". Daily Graphic. Accra, Ghana. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  2. Ibrahim, Musah (26 July 2023). "We are gradually losing our famed football players of yesteryears through death". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  3. "FIFA President Gianni Infantino commiserates with family of Anas Seidu and Ghana Football". www.ghanafa.org. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  4. Asare, Simon (2 July 2023). "Hearts mourns passing of club legend Anas Seidu". Ghana News Agency. Retrieved 4 May 2026.
  5. Courtney, Barrie (22 August 2013). "African Nations Cup 1978 - Final Tournament Details". www.rsssf.org.
  6. "FIFA President expresses condolences to family of Anas Seidu". Ghana Business News. 7 July 2023. Retrieved 4 May 2026.