DURHAM – United Soccer Coaches announced its All-America teams on Friday, with Duke forward Forster Ajago being honored as Second Team All-America. Ajago is Duke’s 41st All-American in program history.
Under head coach John Kerr, the Blue Devils have had 12 individuals win at least one All-America distinction, with Ajago joining Peter Stroud, Shakur Mohammed, Eliot Hamill, James Belshaw, Ryan Finley, Mike Grella, Sebastian Ibeagha, Daniele Proch, Andrew Wenger and Brian White.
A native of Navrongo, Ghana, Ajago turned in one of the top goal-scoring seasons in the nation during the 2023 season, scoring 14 total goals and adding four assists for a total of 32 points. His 14 total goals is currently tied for seventh in the country, is tied for 12th-best in Duke men’s soccer history and the most in a season since Ulfarsson scored 15 during the 2021 campaign. The striker started in all 18 of Duke’s matches, logged three game-winning goals – tied for best on the team – and went 1-for-1 from the penalty spot.
Ajago finishes his collegiate career with 28 goals, nine assists, seven game-winning goals and 65 total points. He was named a MAC Hermann Trophy semifinalist on Dec. 6, to go along with several additional accolades. Ajago was named ACC Offensive Player of the Year and to the All-ACC First Team following his league-leading performances on the pitch, earned USC First Team All-South Region honors, was named ACC Offensive Player of the Week twice during the 2023 season and was tabbed at No. 28 overall in the midseason National Top 100 by TopDrawerSoccer.
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