Kwame Peprah (born 16 December 2000) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a striker for Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 16 December 2000 | ||
| Place of birth | Kumasi, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Kerala Blasters | ||
| Number | 14 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2019–2021 | King Faisal | 43 | (14) |
| 2021–2023 | Orlando Pirates | 30 | (7) |
| 2023 | → Maritzburg United (loan) | 9 | (1) |
| 2023 | Hapoel Hadera | 0 | (0) |
| 2023– | Kerala Blasters | 14 | (4) |
| International career | |||
| 2021 | Ghana U23 | 4 | (3) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:30, 27 December 2023 (UTC) | |||
Club career edit
King Faisal edit
Peprah started his professional career with Kumasi-based Ghana Premier League club King Faisal in 2019. In his first season with the club, he scored twice in 13 games. The following season, he became the club's main striker and gained prominence. Peprah became club's leading goal-scorer with 12 goals and also the league's second-highest goal-scorer during the 2020–21 season.[1]
Orlando Pirates edit
On 26 August 2021, it was announced that Peprah had signed for South African Premier Division club Orlando Pirates.[2] He was shortlisted for the league's Young Player of the Season award and was named as the Pirates' player of the season, after scoring 7 goals in his debut season.[3]
Maritzburg United (loan) edit
In January 2023, he was sent on loan to Maritzburg United.[3] On 3 February 2023, he scored on his debut against AmaZulu.[4]
Hapoel Hadera edit
On 3 August 2023, Peprah signed for Israeli Premier League club Hapoel Hadera. He made his debut for the club on 6 August in a Toto Cup match against Maccabi Bnei Reineh, where he scored a goal.[5] It was reported that Peprah only signed a short-term agreement with the club to be registered for the domestic cup with the option to leave on mutual consent, with a deadline set on 15 August 2023.[6]
Kerala Blasters edit
On 20 August 2023, Indian Super League club Kerala Blasters announced the signing of Peprah on a two-year contract.[3] He made his debut for the club on 21 September, in the season opener against Bengaluru FC at home, which the Blasters won 2–1.[7] On 29 November, Peprah scored his debut goal for the Blasters in a 3–3 draw against Chennaiyin FC in the 38th minute.[8] On 24 December, he scored a beautiful goal and provided as assist to Diamantakos in a 2–0 win against Mumbai City FC, and won the player of the match award.[9]
International career edit
Peprah is a former Ghana U23 international. He was called up for friendlies against South Korea U23 and Japan U23 in 2021.[10]
Career statistics edit
Club edit
| Club | Season | League | National cup[a] | Continental | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goal | ||
| King Faisal | 2019–20 | Ghana Premier League | 13 | 2 | — | — | — | 13 | 2 | |||
| 2020–21 | 30 | 12 | — | — | — | 30 | 12 | |||||
| Total | 43 | 14 | — | — | — | 43 | 14 | |||||
| Orlando Pirates | 2021–22 | South African Premier Division | 25 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 11[b] | 2 | — | 38 | 9 | |
| 2022–23 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 1[c] | 0 | 6 | 0 | |||
| Total | 30 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 44 | 9 | ||
| Maritzburg United (loan) | 2022–23 | South African Premier Division | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | — | 4[d] | 0 | 14 | 1 | |
| Hapoel Hadera | 2023–24 | Israeli Premier League | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 2[e] | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
| Kerala Blasters | 2023–24 | Indian Super League | 12 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | 0 | 0 | 13 | 4 | |
| Career total | 94 | 24 | 4 | 2 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 116 | 29 | ||
Honours edit
Orlando Pirates
- MTN 8: 2022
- CAF Confederation Cup runner-up: 2021–22[11]
- Carling Black Label Cup runner-up: 2022
References edit
- ^ "Ghanaian striker Peprah joins Blasters". The Times of India. 21 August 2023. ISSN 0971-8257.
- ^ "Peprah and Ndah: Orlando Pirates confirm signing of Ghana and Nigeria internationals | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2021. Retrieved 26 August 2021.
- ^ a b c "ISL 2023-24: Kerala Blasters signs Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah on a two-year deal". The Hindu. 20 August 2023.
- ^ "Maritzburg United vs. AmaZulu - 3 February 2023". Soccerway.
- ^ Pillay, Byron (15 August 2023). "Ghana's Kwame Peprah Looking To Reignite Career in Europe After Impressive Start". SportsBrief.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ Guha, Sayantan (21 August 2023). "Kerala Blasters FC sign Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah ahead of ISL 2023-24 season". www.sportskeeda.com. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ "Kerala Blasters beat Bengaluru FC 2-1 in ISL opener". The Week. Retrieved 21 September 2023.
- ^ "ISL: Kerala Blasters - Chennaiyin FC match end 3-3 at Kaloor". The Week. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
- ^ "ISL: Kerala Blasters beat Mumbai City FC 2-0 at Kaloor". The Week. Retrieved 24 December 2023.
- ^ "Kwame Peprah: What does the future hold? | Goal.com India". www.goal.com. 30 June 2022. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- ^ a b Kwame Peprah at Soccerway
- ^ "K. Peprah". BeSoccer.