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Accra Stats
June 15, 2014 - City: Accra, Ghana
Population (city proper): 2.3 million
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When Established: 15th century
City Nickname: Gateway to Africa
Big Business (Top economic sectors): Manufacturing, fishing, retail, finance
Best Known For: Once home to diplomats Shirley Temple Black and Kofi Annan
Pro Soccer Teams: Hearts of Oak Sporting Club, Black Stars
Fun Football Fact: The Hearts's nickname is Phobia, derived from their '60s winning streak when other clubs were afraid to play them
Famous Players: Arthur Wharton (UK's first black football pro), Marcel Desailly, Abédi Pelé
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