Ghana Players Abroad – Sahara Football https://www.saharafootball.net News on the Ghana Premier League and Ghana Football Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:21:04 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1.3 https://www.saharafootball.net/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/cropped-ZULU-32x32.png Ghana Players Abroad – Sahara Football https://www.saharafootball.net 32 32 Thomas Partey joins Saudi Arabian outfit Al Shabab https://www.saharafootball.net/thomas-partey-joins-saudi-arabian-outfit-al-shabab/ https://www.saharafootball.net/thomas-partey-joins-saudi-arabian-outfit-al-shabab/#respond Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:21:04 +0000 https://www.saharafootball.net/?p=47102 Ghana international midfielder Thomas Partey has signed a one-year contract with Saudi Pro League club Al Shabab, the club confirmed on Friday.
The 33-year-old joins as a free agent after his contract with Spanish side Villarreal expired at the end of last season. Partey made around 30 appearances for the Yellow Submarine during his sole campaign there.
The move ends 13 years in European football for the experienced defensive midfielder. He previously starred for Atlético Madrid, where he won the Europa League in 2018 and contributed to a La Liga title, before a five-year stint at Arsenal (2020–2025) that saw him make over 160 appearances.
At Al Shabab, Partey will link up with fellow former Premier League players Josh Brownhill and Daniel Podence, as well as his former Atlético teammate Yannick Carrasco. The Riyadh-based club finished 13th in the Saudi Pro League last season.
Partey, a key figure for Ghana with more than 60 caps, featured at the 2026 World Cup and will look to maintain his form ahead of the Black Stars’ upcoming Africa Cup of Nations qualifying campaign.
]]> https://www.saharafootball.net/thomas-partey-joins-saudi-arabian-outfit-al-shabab/feed/ 0 EXCLUSIVE: Caleb Yirenkyi set to sign for Coventry City https://www.saharafootball.net/exclusive-caleb-yirenkyi-set-to-sign-coventry-city/ https://www.saharafootball.net/exclusive-caleb-yirenkyi-set-to-sign-coventry-city/#respond Thu, 06 Aug 2026 17:08:48 +0000 https://www.saharafootball.net/?p=46977 Ghana international Caleb Yirenkyi is inches away from joining Premier League newcomers Coventry City from Danish outfit FC Nordsjaelland.
The proposed transfer is understood to be worth up to €30 million, comprising an initial €27 million fee and a further €3 million in performance-related bonuses.
The move represents another remarkable milestone in the meteoric rise of the 20-year-old, who has developed into one of the most sought-after young midfielders in European football.
Yirenkyi enjoyed a breakthrough campaign with FC Nordsjaelland during the 2025/26 season and continued with the Black Stars at the World Cup, scoring the first goal against Panama.
Coventry City will hope to rely on the technical abilities of the talented midfielder, who will set the world ablaze for years to come.
]]> https://www.saharafootball.net/exclusive-caleb-yirenkyi-set-to-sign-coventry-city/feed/ 0 FC Barcelona signs Abdul Aziz Issah from Dreams FC. https://www.saharafootball.net/fc-barcelona-signs-abdul-aziz-issah-from-dreams-fc/ https://www.saharafootball.net/fc-barcelona-signs-abdul-aziz-issah-from-dreams-fc/#respond Mon, 27 Jul 2026 17:46:23 +0000 https://www.saharafootball.net/?p=46944 FC Barcelona have officially announced the permanent signing of young Ghanaian forward Abdul Aziz Issah from Dreams FC, bringing to a close a successful two-year loan spell with the club’s reserve side.
The 20-year-old, who joined Barça Atlètic on an initial loan in September 2024, has impressed during his time in Spain.
Issah arrived at Barcelona with high expectations after shining in the Ghana Premier League, where he scored 8 goals in 49 appearances for Dreams FC.
The permanent deal, reportedly running until June 2028, reflects Barcelona’s faith in the youngster’s long-term potential. He will likely continue his development primarily with the reserve team, while training opportunities with the first team could arise under the new coaching setup.
The forward ended last season on a high, with two goals and an assist in the final five games.
]]> https://www.saharafootball.net/fc-barcelona-signs-abdul-aziz-issah-from-dreams-fc/feed/ 0 OFFICIAL: Abdul Fatawu joins Ipswich Town https://www.saharafootball.net/official-abdul-fatawu-joins-ipswichtown/ https://www.saharafootball.net/official-abdul-fatawu-joins-ipswichtown/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:46:32 +0000 https://www.saharafootball.net/?p=46888 Ghana winger Abdul Fatawu Issahaku has joined Premier League side Ipswich Town on a fee of £20 million on a five-year deal.
The two parties had already agreed personal terms and Issahaku’s medicals.
The 22-year-old impressed during his time at Leicester City despite the team’s relegation from the EFL Championship to League One.
Issahaku’s output last season underlined why Ipswich are interested, as he registered nine goals and eight assists in 44 games across all competitions. He also played four matches for Ghana at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Many have described this move as a step in the right direction for the young Ghanaian talent.
]]> https://www.saharafootball.net/official-abdul-fatawu-joins-ipswichtown/feed/ 0 OFFICIAL: Tariq Lamptey joins QPR! https://www.saharafootball.net/official-tariq-lamptey-joins-qpr/ https://www.saharafootball.net/official-tariq-lamptey-joins-qpr/#respond Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:28:26 +0000 https://www.saharafootball.net/?p=46884 Ghana international Tariq Lamptey has joined English Championship side Queens Park Rangers (QPR) on a permanent transfer.
The move marks a return to England after an injury-disrupted spell in Italy with Fiorentina.
Lamptey and Fiorentina mutually agreed to part ways after the Ghanaian had just seen twenty-five minutes of competitive football.
The defender suffered an ACL injury during his time in Italy but is now progressing in his recovery and is expected to return to selection in September.
Lamptey came through Chelsea’s youth system then left for Brighton & Hove Albion in 2020, where he established himself as a key player and made more than 120 appearances for the Seagulls.
His performances on the south coast earned him international recognition with Ghana, and he represented the Black Stars at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
]]> https://www.saharafootball.net/official-tariq-lamptey-joins-qpr/feed/ 0 Gideon Mensah set to join FC Köln https://www.saharafootball.net/gideon-mensah-set-to-join-fc-koln/ https://www.saharafootball.net/gideon-mensah-set-to-join-fc-koln/#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2026 08:24:07 +0000 https://www.saharafootball.net/?p=46758 Ghanaian left-back Gideon Mensah is on the verge of signing with Bundesliga side FC Köln as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with French club AJ Auxerre on June 30, 2026.
Mensah started all of Ghana’s matches at the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, delivering consistent and reliable performances as a full back.
FC Köln  will rely on the valuable experience of Mensah from the Ligue 1 side Auxerre for the upcoming Bundesliga campaign.
The 27-year-old began his career at WAFA, Ghana, before moving to Europe,  Red Bull Salzburg’s system (with loans at Sturm Graz, Zulte Waregem, Vitória Guimarães, and Bordeaux) before joining Auxerre permanently in 2022.
He has made over 100 appearances for the French club and earned nearly 40 caps for the Black Stars.
]]> https://www.saharafootball.net/gideon-mensah-set-to-join-fc-koln/feed/ 0 Sevilla agree sign youngster Emmanuel Abrokwa on three-year deal https://www.saharafootball.net/sevilla-agree-sign-youngster-emmanuel-abrokwa-on-three-year-deal/ https://www.saharafootball.net/sevilla-agree-sign-youngster-emmanuel-abrokwa-on-three-year-deal/#respond Fri, 10 Jul 2026 07:33:58 +0000 https://www.saharafootball.net/?p=46750 Spanish La Liga side Sevilla has sealed a three-year deal for highly rated Ghanaian youngster Emmanuel Abrokwa from lower-tier club Adabraka Elders.
The 18-year-old winger’s move has been hailed as a good step in his career pathway to becoming a successful player.
He began with Peace Boys, then Adabraka Elders, and now the Spanish club.
The move was facilitated by his representatives, Daniel Boifio Junior and Jorge Garcia of SBE Management.
He will have other young players, such as  David Oduru, Aziz Issah, and Hafiz Gariba of Barcelona, as company for acclimatization in the European club.
]]> https://www.saharafootball.net/sevilla-agree-sign-youngster-emmanuel-abrokwa-on-three-year-deal/feed/ 0 Maxwell Abbey Quaye powers Al Jeel to Saudi First Division https://www.saharafootball.net/maxwell-abbey-quaye-powers-al-jeel-to-saudi-first-division/ https://www.saharafootball.net/maxwell-abbey-quaye-powers-al-jeel-to-saudi-first-division/#respond Fri, 08 May 2026 13:53:39 +0000 https://www.saharafootball.net/?p=46352 Ghanaian forward Maxwell Abbey Quaye played a pivotal role in helping Al Jeel seal  promotion from the Saudi Second Division League to the First Division in the 2025-26 season.



The 28-year-old striker joined Al Jeel in February 2026 on a short-term deal from fellow Second Division side Al Qalah.
His arrival at Al Jeel proved crucial to the new team, for which he became a cult hero among fans at the Prince Abdullah bin Jalawi Sports City Stadium.
Quaye scored 22 goals contribution in 26 matches.
They ended the season with 58 points, a 13-goal difference, which confirmed their promotion.
The Ghanaian is said to be attracting keen interest from a host of clubs in the Gulf region as they look to bolster their squad ahead of the new season.



]]> https://www.saharafootball.net/maxwell-abbey-quaye-powers-al-jeel-to-saudi-first-division/feed/ 0 Frederick Kesse scores for Dinamo Ferizaj FC against Suhareka https://www.saharafootball.net/frederick-kesse-scores-for-dinamo-ferizaj-fc-against-suhareka/ https://www.saharafootball.net/frederick-kesse-scores-for-dinamo-ferizaj-fc-against-suhareka/#respond Mon, 04 May 2026 17:09:24 +0000 https://www.saharafootball.net/?p=46341 Ghanain youth star, Frederick Kesse was on the scoresheet for Dinamo Ferizaj as they beat FC Suhareka by 3-2 in week thirty-one of the Kosovo First League.



Kesse opened the scoring for the game with a classic finish from the edge of teh box to send teh home fans into rapturous cheers on the 26th minute.
Arian Telaku brought the visitors on level  on the 45th minute mark.
Leonard Shala restored the lead for the away team, much to the dismay of  coach Arsim Abazi.
He institued changes for the game which saw his teaam back in the game.
Sokol Kiqina drew the home side level, Enhar Cakolli scoring the winner with two minutes to end proceedings.
The 20-year-old has been a regular fixture for the home team, earning plenty of praise from the home fans.
His importance to the team has seen him return an investment of five goals contributions in four games.
Dinamo Ferizaj will have to do enough to keep hold of the enterprsing attacking gem who is drawing concerete interest fromclubs in Belgium,Austria, and Scotland.



]]> https://www.saharafootball.net/frederick-kesse-scores-for-dinamo-ferizaj-fc-against-suhareka/feed/ 0 Ernest Nuamah resumes training after a year’s absence https://www.saharafootball.net/ernest-nuamah-resumes-training-after-year-long-absence/ https://www.saharafootball.net/ernest-nuamah-resumes-training-after-year-long-absence/#respond Wed, 29 Apr 2026 18:20:01 +0000 https://www.saharafootball.net/?p=46305 Black Stars forward Ernest Nuamah is back in training after a long injury layoff on the sidelines.



The winger has been inactive for a year; his last action was in April 2025, when he sustained an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.
His injury occurred following a duel with Lille defender Gabriel Gudmundsson in the fifth minute of a match against Lille.
He was received alongside Malick Fofana and Rémi Himbert with a warm reception from teammates.
If the 22-year-old is able to get a lot of game time under his belt, he can make Carlos Queiroz’s squad for the World Cup.
The Black Stars are housed in Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama.



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