Steven Owusu Kaakyire is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as forward for Bechem United. He previously played Berekum Chelsea, Ebusua Dwarfs and Ngezi Platinum Stars of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League in 2018.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Steven Owusu Kaakyire | ||
| Date of birth | 1 January 1995[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Ejisu, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bechem United | ||
| Number | 9 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010-2012 | Super Vikins FC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2015 | Ebusua Dwarfs FC | 21 | (9) |
| 2015–2017 | Berekum Chelsea | 23 | (4) |
| 2017–2018 | Unity FC | 19 | (11) |
| 2018–2019 | Ngezi Platinum Stars | 21 | (10) |
| 2020– | Bechem United | 20 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 9 June 2021 | |||
Career edit
Early career edit
Owusu Kaakyire began his career with Super Vikins FC in Hwereso, a neighboring town to his birthplace, Kubease near Ejisu. He later moved in July 2012 to Ebusua Dwarfs. He played for Berekum Chelsea in the Ghana Premier League in the 2015–16 season.[3] He also played for second-tier side Unity FC where he scored 11 goals to emerge as the top-scorer in Division One League Zone I.[4]
Ngezi Platinum Stars edit
Zimbabwe was Owusu's next destination, where he joined Ngezi Platinum Stars on March 3, 2018, for their 2018–19 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League season.[5][6][7]
Bechem United edit
In October 2020, Owusu returned to Ghana and joined Ahafo-based team Bechem United, ahead of the 2020–21 season.[8] On 16 November 2020, during his debut for the club, he scored a penalty in the 55th minute to help Bechem earn a draw in a match against Liberty Professionals.[9] Owusu scored in two consecutive matches in December to take his tally to three goals. He scored his second goal by scoring in 46th minute in a 2–1 victory over Karela United on 18 December 2020.[10][11] The next goal came on 27 December 2020 against Ashanti Gold, where he scored the lone goal to help Bechem win and move into first place after match day 6.[12][13]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
- As of December 2016.
| Club | Season | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Berekum Chelsea | 2016 Ghanaian Premier League | Ghanaian Premier League | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 |
| Career total | 21 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 3 | ||
- Notes
References edit
- ^ Steven Owusu Kaakyire at Soccerway
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Zimbabwean side Ngezi Platinum Stars sign former Berekum Chelsea striker Stephen Owusu Kaakyire". ghanasoccernet.com. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Steven Owusu Kaakyire". scoresok.com. Retrieved 22 July 2019.
- ^ "Former Berekum Chelsea Stephen Owusu joins Ngezi Platinum in Zimbabwe". Footballghana. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ "Ngezi sign top Ghanaian striker". Newday.co.zw. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Ngezi Platinum pin hopes on Owusu". dailynews.co.zw. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Steven Owusu receives work permit to start Ngezi Platinum Stars career; set for debut against Mutare City Rovers". ghanasoccernet.com. Retrieved 24 July 2019.
- ^ "Stephen Owusu - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2021-06-09.
- ^ "Match Report of Liberty Professionals FC vs Bechem United FC - 2020-11-16 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (2020-12-18). "Match Report : Bechem United 2-1 Karela United - Listowel Amankona's late strike down Karela United in Bechem". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ "Match Report of Bechem United FC vs Karela United FC - 2020-12-18 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
- ^ Tahiru, Fentuo (28 December 2020). "GPL: Bechem United pip Ashantigold to go top, Kotoko hold Medeama in Tarkwa". Citi Sports Online. Retrieved 10 June 2021.
- ^ "MATCH REPORT: Steven Owusu scores to hand Bechem United top spot - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 2021-06-10.
External links edit
- Steven Owusu Kaakyire at Soccerway
- Steven Owusu Kaakyire at Global Sports Archive
- Football 365 profile
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