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Godfred Asiamah

Godfred Asiamah (born 26 December 1999) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko S.C.[1] He previously had stints in New Edubiase United and Ashanti Gold SC.

Club career

New Edubiase United

Asiamah started his career with New Edubiase United F.C, he featured for them during the 2016 Ghana Premier League.[2] He made his debut on 21 February 2016 in a 1–0 loss to Accra Hearts of Oak, playing 73 minutes before being substituted for Emmanuel Nketia.[3] At the age of 17 years, he played in 12 league matches and scored 1 goal and was one of the bright stars for the club even though the club placed last and were relegated to the Ghana Division One League.[4][5] After that period he went on trials with some Belgian and German clubs but could not land a deal in Europe as expected.[6] In 2017, he also trained with Swedish side AIK Stockholm after his impressive Ghana Premier League debut season but could not secure a permanent deal.[7][8][5]

Tema United

Asiamah played for lower-tier side Tema United before he was sent on a 1-year loan deal to Ashanti Gold in 2018.[9][10][5] In December 2017, he joined CK Akunnor's Northern Sector squad during the renaming match of the Tamale Stadium to Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium.[8]

Ashanti Gold (loan)

In March 2018, Asiamah signed a season-long loan deal with Obuasi-based club Ashanti Gold S.C. to bolster CK Akunnor's squad for the season.[10][6] He made his debut on 17 March 2018, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–0 win against Wa All Stars.[11] He played in 10 league matches during the 2018 Ghanaian Premier League before the league was brought to an abrupt end due to dissolution of the GFA in June 2018, as a result of the Anas Number 12 Expose.[4]

Asante Kotoko

In July 2019, Asiamah secured a moved to Kumasi Asante Kotoko.[12][13] He signed a three-year deal after fruitful negotiations with Tema United and completing his mandatory medicals.[10][5] He failed to compand a place in the starting 11 in the 2019–20 Ghana Premier League, his first season with the club due to the presence of Justice Blay and Kwame Adom Frimpong. As a result of his limited play time there were reports that he was moving on a loan deal to struggling team Karela United till the end of the season with an option of permanent transfer if they could avoid relegation.[7][14] The deal did not materialise as the league was later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In November 2020, he was named in the club's squad list ahead of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season. He made his debut on 22 November 2020, playing the full 90 minutes in a 1–1 draw against Berekum Chelsea.[15] He played a part in the club's 2020–21 CAF Champions League and 2020–21 CAF Confederation Cup campaign, playing in 4 matches including both legs against FC Nouadhibou,[16][17] 1 match against Al-Hilal Club Omdurman[18] and 1 match against ES Sétif.[19]

References

  1. ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 – MyJoyOnline.com". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Edubiase complete double over Hearts". supersport.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Match Report of Accra Hearts of Oak SC vs New Edubiase United FC – 2016-02-21 – Ghana Premier League – Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b "Godfred Asiamah – Soccer player profile & career statistics – Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  5. ^ a b c d "Godfred Asiamah: One-time GPL teenage star joins Kotoko". Footy-GHANA.com. 7 July 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Former New Edubiase Duo Godfred Asiamah And Latif Anabilah Complete AshGold Move". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  7. ^ a b "Godfred Asiamah on his to way to Karela United for the rest of the season". GhanaSoccernet. 1 April 2020. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Tema United's Godfred Asiamah joins Northern Sector squad for Tamale Stadium renaming match". GhanaSoccernet. 7 December 2017. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  9. ^ Kapoor, Daraja Jr. (19 December 2019). "Tema United's kits for 2019/20 season revealed". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  10. ^ a b c Osman, Abdul Wadudu (10 July 2019). "Ashanti Gold request for compensation from Tema United for the transfer of Godfred Asiamah". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Match Report of Ashanti Gold SC vs Wa All Stars FC – 2018-03-17 – Zylofon Cash Premier League – Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  12. ^ "BREAKING: Godfred Asiamah signs for Kotoko – Kickgh.com". kickgh.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  13. ^ "Asante Kotoko unveil talented midfielder Godfred Asiamah as SIXTH signing". GhanaSoccernet. 7 July 2019. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  14. ^ "Struggling Karela Utd Close To Signing Kotoko Youngster Godfred Asiamah". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  15. ^ "Match Report of Berekum Chelsea FC vs Asante Kotoko SC – 2020-11-22 – Ghana Premier League – Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  16. ^ "Nouadhibou vs. Asante Kotoko – 29 November 2020 – Soccerway". gh.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  17. ^ "Asante Kotoko vs. Nouadhibou – 6 December 2020 – Soccerway". gh.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  18. ^ "Asante Kotoko vs. Al Hilal Omdurman – 23 December 2020 – Soccerway". gh.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
  19. ^ "ES Sétif vs. Asante Kotoko – 21 February 2021 – Soccerway". gh.soccerway.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
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