Abel Manomey (born 6 July 1991) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who last played as a forward for Ghanaian Premier League side Dreams F.C.[1][2][3][4] He previously featured for the Accra Hearts of Oak and Accra Great Olympics.[5][6] Born in Accra, Manomey is known for advocating for footballers to start planning their life after football due to the inconsistencies in playing football in Africa and specifically locally in Ghana.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 6 July 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Ghana | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2012–2013 | Hearts of Oak | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2017 | Kotoku Royals | 27 | (13) |
| 2017–2019 | Great Olympics | 10 | (5) |
| 2020–2021 | Dreams | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20:58, 23 November 2021 (UTC) | |||
He is known for being of one of the Ghanaian professional footballers to hold a bachelor's and master's degree. Due to that has been advocating for other professional footballers to enroll into the universities and earn education alongside their football careers.[2][3]
Early life and education
editManomey was born in Accra on 6 July 1991. He is a native of Peki, Adzokoe where both his parents come from. He had his basic school education at Christ Mission School in Kwashieman. He had his secondary school education at St. Thomas Aquinas Senior High School completing in 2005.[7] After completing his secondary school education he moved to Mount Mary College of Education in Somanya to pursue a diploma in Education. He later moved to University of Education, Winneba to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Health Physical Education Recreation and Sports.[8][7][9] He later went back to pursue a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Health Physical Education Recreation and Sports at the same university completing in 2020. Whilst studying at UEW, he was drafted in the school's football team.[10][7][11]
Club career
editAccra Hearts of Oak
editManomey played colts football in Ghana before securing a move to Ghanaian giants Accra Hearts of Oak.[12][13] He joined Accra Hearts of Oak on a two-year contract in 2012. He played for the club's reserves but later he quit and went back to school pursue his education.
Kotoku Royals
editWhilst pursuing his first degree at University of Education, Winneba, he joined lower-tier side Kotoku Royals in 2016 whilst they were playing in the Division One League Zone B.[6][7] He played 21 league matches and scored 13 goals, scoring a goal in the club's final match against his future club Great Olympics in a match which ended in a 2–1 loss to Kotoku Royals. His performance against the club triggered the club management's interest in signing him in 2017.[6]
Great Olympics
editManomey joined Accra Great Olympics in January 2017, ahead of the 2017 Ghana Premier League season.[14] On 18 February 2017, he scored his debut premier league goal against Ashanti Gold SC, scoring the consolation goal in a 3–1 loss to Olympics.[6] He played 10 matches and scored 5 goals but he picked up an injury ahead of a match against Wa All Stars, which left him on the sidelines for the rest of the season.[14][15][13] The club was relegated from the league at the end of the season, but he still remained as the club's top scorer. He returned to the club to feature for them in the Ghana Division One League serving as the club captain at a point in time.[14][16][17]
Dreams FC
editManomey joined Ghanaian club Dreams FC in April 2020.[18][19][20] He signed a two-year deal with the Accra-based side after passing his mandatory medical check up.[21][22] He was later named on the club's squad list for the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season.[23][1] On 16 November 2020, he made his debut, coming on in the 72nd minute for Ali Huzaif in a goalless draw against International Allies.[24]
College career
editManomey played for the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) football team on both occasions whilst studying for his degree and masters.[7] He played a critical role in the team's performances in the GUSA (Ghana Universities Sports Association) games.[21] He was the top scorer of the GUSA 2020 games hosted by the University of Ghana, Legon after scoring 10 goals in 10 matches.[25][26][21] He holds all-time top scorer record in the university games GUSA with 39 goals from 35 games in six tournaments.[7][9][26]
Personal life
editManomey had a child with his wife in early 2020.[27] He is a Christian who worships as a Roman Catholic. He has an elder brother who is a Roman Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Jerry Manomey.[28][29]
References
edit- ^ a b Benaiah Elorm and Al-Smith Gary (13 November 2020). "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Archived from the original on 28 January 2021. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ a b c Asare, Nana (3 July 2020). "'This is the time to reflect on your future'- Abel Manomey advises local players to start planning for life after football". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ a b c Sienu, Sheikh Tophic (30 June 2020). "Abel Manomey writes: I'm sad for domestic football". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Abel Manomey - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Great Olympics striker Abel Manomey sidelined for three weeks after muscle tear injury; misses WAFA clash". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d "Great Olympics striker Abel Manomey delighted with debut Ghana Premier League goal". GhanaSoccernet. 20 February 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ a b c d e f Quartey, Daniel (7 November 2018). "Abel Manomey - The Ghanaian footballer who values education more than football". Yen.com.gh. Archived from the original on 21 June 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Life after football motivated me to aspire high academically – Abel Manomey". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ a b "9 professional Ghanaian players with university degree". Pulse Ghana. 9 June 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "GPL star Abel Manomey writes- Football is good but Education is priceless". Ghana Sports Online. 14 September 2018. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Abel Manomey reveals his dream job after football". GhanaWeb. 17 June 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Abel Manomey rejoins Great Olympics on a short-term deal". GhanaSoccernet. 14 January 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ a b "OFFICIAL: Abel Manomey completes Dreams FC move". GhanaSoccernet. 13 April 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ a b c Appiah, Samuel Ekow Amoasi (14 January 2019). "Abel Manomey Extend Gt. Olympics Contract After Recovering From Injury". Modern Ghana. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Great Olympics star Abel Manomey out for 3 months with broken Tibia". GhanaWeb. 22 July 2017. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Abel Manomey signs contract extension with Gt. Olympics after recovering from injury". Ghana Sports Online. 13 January 2019. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Abel Manomey pens heartfelt letter to Great Olympics after Dreams FC move". Prime News Ghana. 20 April 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ Asare, Nana (23 April 2020). "I am not joining Dreams FC to score 30 goals - Abel Manomey". Football Made In Ghana. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Dreams FC sign former Olympics forward Abel Manoney". Citi Sports Online. 13 April 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "BREAKING: Goal Machine Abel Manomey joins Dreams FC - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ a b c "Former Great Olympics marksman Abel Manomey joins Dreams FC". Pulse Ghana. 14 April 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Abel Manomey talks about Dreams FC, new challenge and targets". The Independent Ghana. 30 April 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "2020/21 Ghana Premier League full squads: Dreams FC". GhanaSoccernet. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Inter Allies FC vs Dreams FC - 2020-11-16 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 23 April 2021.
- ^ Kapoor, Daraja Jr. (21 January 2020). "Former Great Olympics striker Abel Manommey sets record as GUSA games all-time leading scorer". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ a b Ansah, Kelvin Owusu (13 April 2020). "#FootyTransfers: Dreams FC capture Abel Manomey". Footy-GHANA.com. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Ex-Olympics forward Abel Manomey christens new baby". Sport Afric. 22 January 2020. Archived from the original on 29 November 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2020.
- ^ "Ex Olympics forward, GUSA games record holder Abel Manomey is Catholic". Radio Angelus - 24 online Catholic radio station. 22 January 2020. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
- ^ "Great Olympics' Abel Manomey writes: A tale from my window; the Attram factor". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 19 April 2021.