Godfred Abban

Godfred Abban is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Ghana Premier League side Medeama S.C.[1] He gained prominence whilst playing for Asokwa Deportivo after scoring the second goal in a 2–1 victory over Kumasi Asante Kotoko in a Ghanaian FA Cup match in February 2020, eliminating Asante Kotoko in the process.[2][3]

Career

Asokwa Deportivo

Abban played for lower-tier side Asokwa Deportivo SC before his big move to Ghana Premier League side Medeama SC. On 23 February 2020, he scored a goal in a 2–1 victory over defending Champions Kumasi Asante Kotoko to eliminate them from the Ghanaian FA Cup and qualify for the round of 32.[4][5][6]

Medeama SC

Ahead of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season Abban signed for Tarkwa-based side Medeama SC in November 2020.[7][8] He made his debut on 9 January 2021, coming in the 82nd minute for Agyenim Boateng in a 2–1 victory over Aduana Stars.[9]

References
  1. "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
  2. "[VIDEO] Kotoko fans boo players after 2-1 loss to Asokwa Deportivo". Citi Sports Online. 24 February 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  3. Agency, Ghana News (24 February 2020). "MTN FA Cup: Hearts cruise into Round of 32, Kotoko stunned". News Ghana. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  4. "Ghana FA Cup: Division One side stun Asante Kotoko as Hearts of Oak ride on | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  5. Kapoor, Daraja Jr. (26 February 2020). "MTN FA Cup: Kotoko's exit to Asokwa Deportivo a huge shock- Wilson Arthur". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  6. "THROWBACK: Asokwa Deportivo Knock Kotoko Out Of MTN FA Cup [VIDEO]". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  7. "Medeama SC sign Godfred Abban from Asokwa Deportivo". Ghana Football News. 2 November 2020. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  8. "UPDATED: 160 players completed move to 18 GPL clubs on transfer deadline day [CHECK FULL-LIST] - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  9. "Match Report of Medeama SC vs Aduana Stars FC - 2021-01-09 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 7 April 2021.


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