Prince Polley


Prince Opoku Bismark Polley Sampene, known as Prince Polley, is a Ghanaian retired professional footballer who played as a striker.

Club career

Polley played for Dutch club FC Twente.

International career

Polley participated for Ghana in the 1992 and 1994 African Cup of Nations. Together with Abedi Pele and Tony Yeboah, he comprised the Black Stars' forward line and scored a combined brace in the 1992 and 1994 competitions. His goals included a crucial match winner against Nigeria in the semi-finals of the 1992 cup, and an 87th minute match winner against Senegal in the group stages, in the subsequent cup.

Personal life

After his playing career, Polley returned to Ghana. He has a son, Robin, who is also a professional footballer.

Career statistics

International

No.DateVenueOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana2–02–01992 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
2Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana1–04–01992 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
3Accra Sports Stadium, Accra, Ghana3–04–01992 Africa Cup of Nations qualification
4Stade de l'Amitié, Dakar, Senegal2–12–11992 Africa Cup of Nations
5Ruhrstadion, Bochum, Germany1–01–6Friendly
6Sousse Olympic Stadium, Sousse, Tunisia1–01–01994 Africa Cup of Nations