Emmanuel Owusu (born 15 January 2001) is a Ghanaian professional footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Moldovan club FC Sfîntul Gheorghe. He previously played for Ghanaian Premier League side Ashanti Gold.[1]

Emmanuel Owusu
Personal information
Date of birth (2001-01-15) 15 January 2001 (age 23)
Place of birth Ho, Ghana
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Sfîntul Gheorghe
Number 14
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2019–2021 Ashanti Gold 22 (4)
2021– Sfîntul Gheorghe 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 September 2021

Career

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Ashanti Gold

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Owusu started his professional career with Obuasi-based team Ashanti Gold in the Ghana Premier League in 2019. On 5 May 2019, during the 2019 GFA Normalization Committee Competition, he was included in the match day line-up squad in against Berekum Chelsea.[2] He was chosen to start the game, and marked his first-team debut with a goal in the second half, contributing to a 2–1 win. On 15 May 2019, he made two assists, with one in the 4th minute to Mumuni Shafiu and the other to Amos Kofi Nkrumah in the 84th minute during a 4–1 win against Aduana Stars.[3]

The following week, Owusu scored a second half brace in an away match against Techiman Eleven Wonders to push Ash Gold to a 3–0 victory.[4] He played his first match of the 2020–21 season when he came on as a late substitute for Eric Esso in a 5–1 victory over King Faisal Babes.[5]

Sfîntul Gheorghe

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Owusu joined Moldovan side FC Sfîntul Gheorghe on a free transfer, signing a one-year deal with club with a chance of signing a long-term contract based on his performance.[6][7]

References

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  1. ^ Benaiah, Elorm; Al-Smith, Gary (13 November 2020). "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". My Joy Online. Multimedia Group Limited. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Match Report (Ashanti Gold SC vs Berekum Chelsea FC) GFA Normalization Special Competition". Global Sports Archive. 5 May 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Match Report (Ashanti Gold SC vs Aduana Stars FC) GFA Normalization Special Competition". Global Sports Archive. 15 May 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Match Report (Eleven Wonders FC vs Ashanti Gold SC) GFA Normalization Special Competition". Global Sports Archive. 23 May 2019. Retrieved 21 March 2021.
  5. ^ Akyereko, Akwasi (20 December 2020). "AshantiGold coach Cirkovic names youngster Emmanuel Owusu in squad to face XI Wonders". Ghana Sports Online. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
  6. ^ "EXCLUSIVE: AshantiGold winger Emmanuel Owusu joins Moldovan club Sfintul Gheorghe Suruceni on loan". GhanaSoccernet. 3 September 2021. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
  7. ^ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (3 September 2021). "AshantiGold winger Emmanuel Owusu signs for Moldovan club Sfintul Gheorghe Suruceni". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 14 September 2021.
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