Nana Attakora

Nana Attakora-Gyan... sports family (rugby sister)... his father was born in Kumasi, Ghana... he was born in the North York region of Toronto, but then moved with his family to neighbouring Brampton and then to Orangeville for his high school years... grew up playing soccer, football, basketball... he was five years old when he started playing soccer for Brampton YSC... enjoys reading, relaxing, hanging out with family and friends... favourites have included Michael Essien, Chelsea... other favourites have included Dwyane Wade, Miami Heat, New Orleans Saints...

represented Canada in two cycles of FIFA World Cup Qualifiers... career 10 international "A" appearances across eight years from 2010 to 2017 with Canada Soccer's Men's National Team... represented Canada at one FIFA youth tournament (U-20 at Canada 2007)...

with Toronto FC, a three-time Canadian Championship winner (Voyageurs Cup in 2009, 2010 and 2011)...