Kerala United FC has signed former Ghana youth team player Stephen Abeiku Acquah.
20 year old Stephen Abeiku is a familiar face to football fans over Kerala. He is a versatile player who can play as both Center-Back and Defensive Midfielder. Stephen started his career from local clubs in Ghana. He has played for U. C United FC and Young Juventus Football Club at junior levels. After that he played for Zaytuna FC, Accra Hearts of Oat, U. C United FC during his senior career. Stephen then joined Gokulam Kerala FC and became an integral part of team during his tenure at GKFC. He was included in the Ghana under 17 national team earlier.
Stephen is a really talented player and has acheived many awards during his career. He was selected as the "Best Midfileder" of Zaytuna FC in 2013 season. He was honoured with "Best Defensive Midfielder" award during his course with Accra Hearts of Oat (2016-17).
During his time with GKFC,Stephen became "Man of the Match" in 11th Bodousa Cup-2019. He was a member of Gokulam Kerala FC team who became runners-up in Mayor's Cup, Thiruvananthapuram and Kerala Premier league 2019-20. He became champions of Bodousa Cup and Independence day cup, at Assam with GKFC. He was honoured with the Best Player award in Independence Day Cup, which took place at Nowgong, Assam.
"I wish we will win Kerala Premier League this year. I need to win everything with the club."- Stephen expressed his views and expectations on signing with Kerala United FC.
~ Navya Chirakkal
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