Amanda Agyapong: Afriyie Acquah Speaks on His Past Relationship With Kenpong’s Wife

Amanda Agyapong: Afriyie Acquah Speaks on His Past Relationship With Kenpong’s Wife

  • Afriyie Acquah has spoken about his past marriage and divorce from his ex-wife, Amanda Agyapong
  • In a video, the footballer detailed the challenges he faced throughout his relationship with the socialite
  • Afriyie Acquah also responded to allegations about the cause of his and Amanda Agyapong's divorce

Renowned Ghanaian footballer Afriyie Acquah has opened up about his past relationship with his ex-wife and socialite Amanda Agyapong.

Afriyie Acquah, Amanda Agyapong, Afriyie Acquah and Amanda Agyapong, Kennedy Agyapong, Kennedy Agyapong's wife
Afriyie Acquah speaks on his past marriage to his ex-wife, Amanda Agyapong. Photo source: Afriyie Acquah, Nkonkonsa
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In an interview with media personality Fiifi Pratt on Accra-based radio station Aluta FM on November 29, 2025, the former Black Stars midfielder recounted how his relationship with Amanda began.

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He noted that he first met his ex-wife in Germany after they were introduced to each other by a mutual friend in 2013.

Afriyie Acquah stated that Amanda had already welcomed a baby with businessman Kennedy Agyapong (Kenpong) when they began their romantic relationship.

The footballer said he and his ex-wife returned to Ghana after his football season in Germany ended and claimed that he experienced problems in their relationship, including threats, due to issues with her baby daddy.

Afriyie noted that his romantic relationship with Amanda almost cost him his place in the Black Stars team at the time and shared that they later got married after the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

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Afriyie Acquah recounts issues with ex-wife Amanda

The footballer said he was unconcerned about the threats on his life due to the love he had for the socialite at the time, recounting the past controversies that surrounded him and his ex-wife's marriage.

He explained that his marriage with Amanda ended due to some misunderstandings and not because of any extramarital affair, as previously reported in the media.

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Afriyie noted that he, and not his ex-wife, had filed for divorce during their marriage, and also denied rumours of having an affair with socialite and musician Hajia4Reall.

He also denied claims of opening a shop for Amanda during their years as a couple, stating that she already owned her business and luxurious vehicles before they met for the first time.

The footballer added that he and his ex-wife had encountered each other on several occasions and had been cordial since they divorced. He also spoke about his marriage to his current wife, with whom he shares a child.

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The TikTok video of Afriyie Acquah speaking about his past relationship with his ex-wife, Amanda Agyapong, is below:

Afriyie Acquah and Amanda's marriage, divorce

Afriyie and Amanda were married for a few years before they broke up under scandalous circumstances.

In a leaked audio recording, which made the headlines, the socialite was heard making some disparaging remarks about the footballer during a conversation with her friend.

In the same audio recording, Amanda also made some unsavoury remarks about her then baby daddy, Kenpong, who was rumoured to be dating socialite Hajia 4Reall at the time.

She later publicly apologised to him.

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Moesha Boduong shows improvement in her recovery as she jams to music with Amanda Agyapong in a car. Photo source: @jessicasbloggh1, @moesha_boduong_daily1
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Prior to her marriage to Acquah, she had once been married to Kenpong, whom she reportedly met as a 17-year-old girl.

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In an interview on GHOne TV's Cheers in 2017, Amanda detailed that she and Afriyie divorced because he was not mature enough for marriage.

Rumours later emerged that the couple had divorced due to cheating allegations against the former Black Stars midfielder.

Following their divorce, Amanda reunited with Kenpong, with whom she remarried and welcomed a child some years ago.

Afriyie has also moved on with another woman he married a few years ago.

The YouTube video of Amanda Agyapong speaking about her past marriage to Afriyie Acquah is below:

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Amanda responds to Moesha's spoon-feeding video backlash

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Amanda Agyapong responded to the backlash from Ghanaians over the video of her spoon-feeding Moesha Boduong.

In a Snapchat post, the socialite noted that she shared the controversial video at the request of her embattled friend and did not mean to spread malice.

Amanda Agyapong also declared her commitment to helping Moesha overcome her health issues, amid some believing she was chasing online 'clout'.

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