Richard Boadu
Personal information
Full name Richard Boadu
Date of birth (1998-04-04) 4 April 1998
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Al-Ahly Benghazi
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2018–2021 Medeama 43 (1)
2021–2023 Asante Kotoko 60 (2)
2023– Al-Ahly Benghazi 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Richard Boadu (born 4 April 1998) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Libyan club Al-Ahly Benghazi.

Career

Early career

Boadu was born and bred in Kumasi.[1] He started his career with Cornerstones a lower-tier side based in Kumasi.[2] He played for lower-tier side Phar Rangers before securing a deal to Medeama in 2018.[3][4] Prior to that move, he was linked with a move to then Wa All Stars in 2016.[2]

Medeama

In February 2018, Boadu signed for Tarkwa-based side Medeama on a long-term deal.[3][5] On 28 February 2018, he was unveiled along with ten other players including Ebenezer Ackahbi, Bright Enchil and Ali Ouattara as the new signings for the club ahead of the 2018 Ghana Premier League.[6] He made his debut on 17 March 2018, playing 90 minute in a 1–0 victory over Karela United.[7] He made 5 league appearances that season, before the league was suspended due to the dissolution of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in June 2018, as a result of the Anas Number 12 Expose.[5]

During the 2019–20 Ghana Premier League season, Boadu played in 14 league matches before the league was cancelled as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.[5][8] In March 2020, he signed a new 4-year contract with the club with the contract set to expire in 2024, with an option to extend for a further year.[9][10] In July 2020, he revealed his interest in wanting to play for Ghanaian giants Kumasi Asante Kotoko.[11][1] Asante Kotoko later wrote to Medeama in September 2020, to enquire about his availability and started negotiations in trying to sign him.[12][13] The deal however did not take place and he was named on the Medeama squad list for the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season.[14][15]

Al-Ahly Benghazi

On 28 July 2023, Asante Kotoko announced the transfer of Boadu to Libyan club Al-Ahly Benghazi on a permanent deal subject to medicals.[16] A week later, Al-Ahly officially announced the signing of Boadu on ahead of the 2023–24 season.[17] He joined his teammates immediately for pre-season.[18]

References

  1. 1 2 "I want to play for Kotoko after Medeama - Richard Boadu". GhanaWeb. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  2. 1 2 "I'm ready for Ghana Premier League competition - Richard Boadu - Kickgh.com". Kick GH. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Medeama announce 11 new signings ahead of new Premier League season". GhanaSoccernet. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  4. ↑ "Asante Kotoko enquire about Medeama SC duo Samuel Appiah & Richard Boadu". GhanaSoccernet. 3 September 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  5. 1 2 3 "Richard Boadu - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  6. ↑ "Medeama unveil 11 New signings". Ghana Sports Online. 28 February 2018. Retrieved 4 April 2021.
  7. ↑ "Match Report of Medeama SC vs Karela United FC - 2018-03-17 - Zylofon Cash Premier League - Global Sports Archive". Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  8. ↑ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (25 July 2020). "Medeama's Richard Boadu open to Asante Kotoko move". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  9. ↑ "Richard Boadu signs new contract with Medeama – Medeama". Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  10. ↑ "Medeama Award Midfielder Richard Boadu With A Long-Term Contract". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  11. ↑ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (8 September 2020). "Richard Boadu willing to join Asante Kotoko". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  12. ↑ "Richard Boadu pleads with Medeama to sanction his move to Asante Kotoko". GhanaWeb. 9 September 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  13. ↑ "EXCLUSIVE: Kotoko table offer for Medeama duo Richard Boadu and Samuel Appiah". GhanaSoccernet. 7 September 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  14. ↑ Benaiah, Elorm; Al-Smith, Gary (13 November 2020). "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21". My Joy Online. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  15. ↑ "2020/21 Ghana Premier League full squads: Medeama SC". GhanaSoccernet. 13 November 2020. Retrieved 8 April 2021.
  16. ↑ "Richard Boadu set to join Libya's Al Ahly from Asante Kotoko". My Joy Online. 27 July 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  17. ↑ "Al Ahly SC announce signing of Ghanaian midfielder Richard Boadu". GhanaSoccernet. 2 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
  18. ↑ "Richard Boadu begins training with new club Al Ahly SC". GhanaSoccernet. 5 August 2023. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
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