Emmanuel Boakye Owusu

Emmanuel Boakye Owusu (born 19 February 2000) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Ghanaian Premier League side Bechem United F.C.[1][2]

Career

Owusu started his professional career with Bechem United in January 2018 ahead of the 2018 season.[1][2] On 16 March 2018, he made his debut after coming on in at half time for Kwaku Bonsu Osei in a 3–0 loss to International Allies.[3]

In his second game for the club on 25 March 2018, he started his first match and scored his debut goal to help Bechem to a 2–0 victory over Medeama SC.[4] During his third match, he scored a goal in the 19th minute. The match however ended in a 1–1 draw due to a goal from Amos Addai.[5] The league season was abandoned due to dissolution of the GFA in June 2018, as a result of the Anas Number 12 Expose, he therefore ended the season with 10 league matches and 2 goals.[1] During the 2019 GFA Normalization competition, he made 10 appearances and scored 2 goals.[1] He also made 7 league appearances during the 2019–20 season before it was truncated due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in Ghana.[1]

Ahead of the 2020–21 season, he maintained his place in the team's squad list as the league was set to resume.[2] He scored his first goal of the that season after converting a penalty in the 78th minute to equalize and lead Bechem do a comeback and win the match by 3–1 against Techiman Eleven Wonders.[6][7] On 4 April 2021, after coming on for Clinton Duodu in the 87th minute, he scored a goal through an assist from Hafiz Konkoni which resulted in a 2–0 win over Dansoman-based club Liberty Professionals.[8][9]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Emmanuel Boakye Owusu - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c Elorm Benaiah and Gary Al-Smith (13 November 2020). "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21". www.myjoyonline.com. Multimedia Group. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
  3. ^ "Match Report of International Allies vs Bechem United FC - 2018-03-16 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. 16 March 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Match Report of Bechem United FC vs Medeama SC - 2018-03-25 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". Global Sports Archive. 25 March 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  5. ^ "Match Report of Bechem United FC vs Ashanti Gold SC - 2018-03-31 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". Global Sports Archive. 31 March 2018. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  6. ^ Teye, Prince Narkortu (31 January 2021). "Asante Kotoko and Ashanti Gold find no winners in Ghana Premier League derby". www.goal.com. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  7. ^ Asare, Nana (29 January 2021). "GPL WEEK 11: Bechem 3-1 Eleven Wonders, Hunters protect unbeaten home run with comeback win". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 11 June 2021.
  8. ^ Ghana Football Association (4 April 2021). "Annor scores absolute stunner in Bechem United win against Liberty Professionals". Ghana Football Association. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
  9. ^ "Match Report of Bechem United FC vs Liberty Professionals FC - 2021-04-04 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". Global Sports Archive. 4 April 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2021.