Michael Yeboah (born 3 May 2001) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who currently plays as a midfielder for USL Championship club Las Vegas Lights FC on loan from Accra Great Olympics.[1] He gained prominence after scoring a winning goal against Ghana Premier League giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 3 May 2001 | ||
| Place of birth | Accra, Ghana | ||
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team |
Las Vegas Lights (on loan from Accra Great Olympics) | ||
| Number | 17 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –2020 | Attram De Visser Soccer Academy | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2020– | Accra Great Olympics | 16 | (4) |
| 2021– | → Las Vegas Lights (loan) | 12 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 8 November 2021 | |||
Career
editEarly career
editYeboah played for Ghana Division Two League side Attram De Visser Soccer Academy before moving to Accra Great Olympics.
Great Olympics
edit2020–21 season
editAhead of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season, Yeboah moved to Accra Great Olympics. He was named on the team's squad list for that season. He made his debut during the first match of the season on 15 November 2020 against Medeama SC, in the process scoring his first goal of the season in the 73rd minute after coming on as a substitute to help them salvage a 1–1 draw.[3][4][5] On 17 December 2020, he started his first match of the season and scored the only goal in a 1–0 win against Asante Kotoko to give Kotoko their first defeat of the season.[6][7] He scored by heading in a cross from club captain Gladson Awako.[8][9][10] As part of Kotoko's sponsorship deal with Hisense, Yeboah was to receive GH₵ 5,000 for scoring a winning goal against the club.[11] In February 2021, the company fulfilled their pledge and presented a cheque to him.[12]
On 2 February 2021, he was named man of the match after scoring a goal in a 3–1 win against King Faisal Babies.[13][14][15] The win helped Olympics move back to 2nd place.[13] On 26 February 2021, he scored his 4th goal of the season after scoring the only goal in a match against Berekum Chelsea.[16]
He was nominated for the NASCO Player of the Month Award for February after scoring two goals and picking up three man of the match awards.[17][18] The award was eventually won by Dreams FC striker Joseph Esso.[18][19]
Las Vegas Lights (loan)
editOn 5 April 2021, Yeboah joined USL Championship side Las Vegas Lights FC on loan ahead of the 2021 season.[20]
References
edit- ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
- ^ "2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Great Olympics troll Asante Kotoko after impressive 1-0 win". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ Kapoor, Daraja Jr. (15 November 2020). "Match Report| Medeama 1-1 Great Olympics: No home comforts as Mauves held by Oly Dade". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "MATCH REPORT: Olympics Super SUB Michael Yeboah strikes to deny Medeama home victory - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Ghana Premier League: Great Olympics Earn Draw At Medeama SC". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Ghana Premier League: Asante Kotoko stunned by Great Olympics in Accra". www.goal.com. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report: Great Olympics beat Asante Kotoko in Accra". GhanaWeb. 17 December 2020. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Kotoko lose first game of the season to Great Olympics - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Premier League: Great Olympics hand Asante Kotoko first defeat of the season". Graphic Online. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Great Olympics troll Asante Kotoko after impressive 1-0 win". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Kotoko sponsors Hisense set to pay Michael Yeboah who scored winner for Olympics GHC5,000". The Ghana Guardian News. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Hisense fulfills pledge to Kotoko, scorers". Citi Sports Online. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ a b Association, Ghana Football. "Great Olympics beat King Faisal to go level with leaders Karela United". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Accra Great Olympics FC vs King Faisal Babies FC - 2021-02-02 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Michael Yeboah Named MOTM In Olympics Win Over King Faisal". 442 GH. 2 February 2021. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ Association, Ghana Football. "Michael Yeboah scores to take Olympics to second place". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ Association, Ghana Football. "Nominees for NASCO Player of the Month Award - February". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ a b Association, Ghana Football. "Esso wins NASCO Player of the Month for February". www.ghanafa.org. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Esso wins February NASCO Player of the month". Graphic Online. Retrieved 24 March 2021.
- ^ "Lights FC announce initial set of player signings for 2021 season". Las Vegas Lights FC. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
External links
edit- Michael Yeboah at Global Sports Archive