Benjamin Tweneboah (born 7 September 1994) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who last played as a forward for Ghanaian Premier League side Aduana Stars. He previously played for Elmina Sharks.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 7 September 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
| Position(s) | Forward | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Top Rankers | |||
| –2016 | Young Chelsea | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2016–2021 | Elmina Sharks | 79 | (19) |
| 2021–2023 | Aduana Stars | 39 | (5) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 March 2023 | |||
Early life edit
Born in 1994 in Kumasi, the capital city of the Ashanti Region of Ghana, Tweneboah had his basic school education in Kumasi, where he began playing football.[2] He was raised by his mother Martha Asare, a petty trader in the Central Business District of Kumasi after the demise of his father at an early age.[3] Tweneboah played for colts team Top Rankers and Young Chelsea, a Division Two League side both in Kumasi.[2]
Career edit
Elmina Sharks edit
Tweneboah joined Elmina Sharks in the 2015–16 season.[4] He immediately became a key member of the side and eventually helped them to gain promotion to the Ghana Premier League for the first time in the club's history. His notable performance in the run to the top flight league was on 26 April 2016, when he scored a hat-trick in their 5–0 victory over Tarkwa United.[5] From 2017 to 2021, he formed an attacking partnership along with Benjamin Bernard Boateng. He signed a two-year contract extension with the club in December 2019.[6] In his debut season in the Ghana Premier League, he scored 7 goals and made 5 assists in 23 matches. After spending six years playing for the club, he parted ways after refusing to sign a contract extension due to non-payment of his salary for 3 months.[7][8][9]
Aduana Stars edit
In February 2021, Tweneboah joined Aduana Stars on a free transfer after his contract with Elmina Sharks ended.[10][11][8] He ended the season with 9 goals.[3] He played his first competitive match for the club on 6 March 2021, after coming on in the 63rd minute in a 2–1 loss to Karela United via a brace from Diawisie Taylor.[12] On 11 April 2021, he scored his debut goal for Aduana, in the process he scored a brace to push the Ogya Boys to a 3–1 victory over King Fiasal Babes.[13] He was subsequently nominated for the GPL NASCO player of the month for April.[14] However, the award was won by Abdul Basit.[15]
References edit
- ^ "Benjamin Tweneboah set to leave Elmina Sharks". GhanaWeb. 9 February 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ a b Osman, Abdul Wadudu (8 July 2021). "Division two League: Benab FC defeat Young Chelsea to maintain unbeaten run". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ a b Yeboah, Godfred Budu (19 August 2017). "Meet Benjamin Tweneboah: The Flying Elmina Sharks' winger". Kick Ghana. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ Nunoo, Chris (23 March 2016). "Elmina Sharks cry foul". Graphic Online. Retrieved 3 November 2021.
- ^ "I'm Not Swollen Headed - Coach". Peace FM Online. Today Newspaper. 26 April 2016. Archived from the original on 1 November 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ Kwafo, Eric Nana Yaw (27 December 2019). "Benjamin Tweneboah Renews Contract With Elmina Sharks". ModernGhana. Retrieved 16 March 2022.
- ^ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (12 February 2021). "Aduana Stars complete the signing of Benjamin Tweneboah; announcement imminent". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ a b "BREAKING: Benjamin Tweneboah joins Aduana Stars". Kick Ghana. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "I feel underappreciated – Elmina Sharks' Benjamin Tweneboah". GhanaWeb. 10 February 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "Aduana Stars set to announce Benjamin Tweneboah signing from Elmina Sharks". GhanaWeb. 13 February 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "Benjamin Tweneboah confirms talks with Aduana Stars". GhanaWeb. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "Match Report of Karela United FC vs Aduana Stars FC Ghana Premier League". Global Sports Archive. 6 March 2021. Archived from the original on 12 April 2021. Retrieved 1 November 2021.
- ^ "Tweneboah brace hand Aduana FC win over King Faisal". Ghana Football Association. 11 April 2021. Archived from the original on 2 November 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "Four Players shortlisted for NASCO Player of the Month - April". Ghana Football Association. GFA Communications Department. 14 May 2021. Archived from the original on 12 May 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
- ^ "WAFA's Abdul Basit named as NASCO Player of the month- April". Ghana Football Association. 22 May 2021. Archived from the original on 23 May 2021. Retrieved 2 November 2021.
External links edit
- Benjamin Tweneboah at Global Sports Archive
- Benjamin Tweneboah at FootballDatabase.eu