Jerry Afriyie: Ghana U20 Star Joins Saudi Side Al Qadsiah, Set to Partner Aubameyang

Jerry Afriyie: Ghana U20 Star Joins Saudi Side Al Qadsiah, Set to Partner Aubameyang

  • Highly-rated Ghanaian forward Jerry Afriyie has sealed a move to Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah FC
  • The Ghana U20 star has signed a long-term deal to join the club from Division Two side Thoughts FC
  • Afriyie, who made his debut for the Black Stars in November, could join CD Lugo in Spain on loan this January

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Talented Ghanaian youngster Jerry Afriyie has joined Saudi Pro League side Al-Qadsiah in the January transfer window.

The Ghana U20 star signed a three-and-a-half-year deal to join the Saudi top-flight side from Division 2 side Thoughts FC.

Jerry Afriyie joins Al Qadsiah.
Ghana U20 striker joins Saudi Arabian club Al Qadsiah. Photo: Twitter/ @ghanafaofficial @AlQadsiahEN.
Source: Twitter

Afriyie is expected to join the Kinights in the coming days as he begins his career abroad.

The highly-rated attacker caught the attention of the Saudi club following his exploits with Ghana's national teams.

He helped the Ghana U20 team win the African Games in Accra last year before starring for the Black Satellites at the WAFU U20 championship as the team qualified for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations.

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Afriyie won the Golden Boot at the WAFU Cup and was also named Player of the Tournament.

Black Stars coach Otto Addo handed him an invite for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Niger in November.

The young forward scored on his debut, coming off the bench in Ghana's 2-1 defeat to the Menas.

He is expected to lead the Black Satellites at the AFCON U20 to be held in Ivory Coast this year.

Afriyie leads Ghana back to AFCON U20

The former Thoughts FC player was instrumental as the Black Satellites qualified for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations for the first time since 2021.

Afriyie proved important to the team during the African Games in Ghana, scoring in the final against Uganda as the country won gold.

His impressive form continued at the WAFU U20 Championship in Togo, where he scored five goals as the Black Satellites finished second at the tournament. It was enough to secure Ghana a place at AFCON U20, as one of only two teams from the Zone to reach the main tournament.

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Despite his move to Saudi Arabia, Afriyie is expected to make the team for the Africa U20 Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast in April.

Ghana, the only African team to win the FIFA U20 World Cup, will be hoping to qualify for the global showpiece for the first time since 2015.

The West African nation won the U20 FIFA World Cup in 2009 after beating Brazil in the final in Cairo.

Afriyie scores on Black Stars debut

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Jerry Afriyie justified his inclusion in the Black Stars team after scoring in the Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers against Niger.

The Black Satellites striker received a late invite from coach Otto Addo following the withdrawal of striker Jordan Ayew due to injury.

The WAFU Zone B U20 best player made an instant impact after scoring moments after his introduction to the game.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Lukman Mumuni (Sports Editor) Lukman Abdul Mumin is a CAF-accredited Sports Journalist based in Accra, Ghana. He has been writing for the past eight years. Lukman has worked with some of Ghana's big media houses like GMA and was a regular pundit on GTV. He started his journalism career as a presenter and a writer after studying at the Gee Way Media School. Lukman has covered several international competitions including AFCON 2023. Email: lukmanevergreen2g15@gmail.com