Lovelace Ackah
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Lovelace Ackah (born July 8, 1976) is a professional soccer player. He currently plays for the Milwaukee Wave in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
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[edit] Before joining the Wave
Lovelace Ackah was born in Kumasi, Ghana. Before playing for the Milwaukee Wave, he played four seasons with King Faisal in South Africa, followed by a year with the Chicago Stringers in America. Prior to coming to America, Ackah played for the U-21 Ghana national team.
[edit] Career with the Wave
| Position | Defender |
| Shoots | Right |
| Height | 6' 1" |
| Weight | 195 lb |
| Number | # 3 |
He joined the Milwaukee Wave for the 1999-2000 season. In his first year in the league, he was named to the NPSL’s All-Rookie First Team. With his great defensive game, he also brought a knack for scoring - putting in 4 goals over the year, including a nicely placed game-winner on New Year's Eve.
In his second season with the wave, he was one of only four Wave players to play all 40 games. He was a key to the Wave's 2nd consecutive title, with 10 blocks in the 2001 playoffs.
Ackah was selected to his first All-Star game during the 2001-02 season.
In the 2002-03 season, Ackah made his 200th career block. He was also selected to his 2nd career All-Star game. His streak of playing in 122 consecutive games was broken in early January due to a game suspension from receiving a red card. That streak still stands as the fourth longest in the Wave's history.
Ackah continued his success during the 2003-04 season; he had 67 blocks in 34 games. He also contributed 5 goals and 4 assists. He had 6 blocks in the All-Star game that year, more than any other player there.
The 2004-05 season was one of milestones for Ackah. He made his 300th block in March. He also put a goal in to help celebrate his 200th career game for the Wave in early December.
Although receiving the honor of being the league's Defense Player of the Week in November, Ackah missed most of the 2005-06 season due to an foot injury.
[edit] Personal life
Ackah has two sons, Lovelace Jr. and Vince, with his wife, Jael. He coaches for Lake Country United soccer select team in Delafeild, WI. He is currently coaching the U-12 girls team. They have done extremely well this 2006-07 year.
[edit] See also
Lovelace Ackah's Milwaukee Wave Player Page
Milwaukee Wave Official Site
MISL Official Site
