Ghanaian forward Frank Acheampong has been crowned a Chinese Super League champion after helping Dalian Yingbo secure their first league title in dramatic fashion.
Dalian completed their remarkable campaign with a 3-1 home victory over Tianjin Jinmen Tiger on Sunday, finishing the season top of the table on the final day.
The title celebrations unfolded in front of 62,619 supporters at Suoyuwan Football Stadium, where heavy snowfall covered the pitch but could not dampen the atmosphere as the home side made history.
Acheampong played a key role in Dalian’s success, scoring 12 goals — the club’s highest tally — and providing four assists in 30 league appearances.
The triumph followed an impressive late-season recovery, with Dalian overturning a 14-point deficit to move ahead of long-time leaders Chengdu Rongcheng and claim the championship.
The title marks a major achievement for Acheampong, who has added a Chinese top-flight winners’ medal to his career after playing an important part in Dalian’s historic campaign.
