Here is all you need to know about Kerela Blasters new forward Kwame Peprah for the upcoming ISL season along with his age and stats
On Sunday, the Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah was officially signed by Kerala Blasters for the upcoming ISL campaign. The player and the organisation have a two-year contract.
Who is football player Kwame Peprah Kerela Blasters ISL new signing, bio, age, height, contract, goals, career stats
Peprah had signed a contract with Israeli Premier League team Hapoel Hadera. However, sources suggest that he just signed a limited contract to participate in the domestic cup and that he was able to leave by mutual agreement prior to the deadline of August 15.
Who is Kwame Peprah?
Kwame Peprah, a striker from Ghana who was born on December 16, 2000, plays for Kerala Blasters in the Indian Super League. The 22-year-old striker stands 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) tall.
A look at Kwame Peprah’s club and international career
Peprah, a native of Kumasi, Ghana, has played in the top divisions of those three countries as well as Israel and South Africa. When playing for his hometown team King Faisal FC in the Ghana Premier League, the 22-year-old striker first came to public attention for his spectacular displays.
In his first season in 2019, he made 13 appearances and scored twice. The following year, Peprah ended with 12 goals to lead his team in scoring and rank second in the league overall. Then, in 2021, Perpah transferred to the Orlando Pirates, making an immediate effect. He was selected for the South Africa’s DStv Premiership’s Young Player of the Season award and was awarded the Pirates’ player of the year.
Peprah had loan stints with Maritzburg United in the DStv Premiership and with Hapoel Hadera in the Israeli Ligat ha’Al before signing with the Blasters.
Peprha, a former under-23 international for Ghana, was selected to play in the friendly matches against South Korea and Japan in 2021.
Kwame Peprah’s contract details with Kerela Blasters
ISL team Kerala Blasters FC revealed on Sunday that they have agreed to a two-year deal with Ghanaian forward Kwame Peprah. Thanks to the new agreement, the 22-year-old will stay with the Blasters through the end of the 2024-2025 season.
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We are delighted to announce the signing of Kwame Peprah on a 2-year contract, subject to medicals.#SwagathamKwame #KBFC #KeralaBlasters pic.twitter.com/9QZdUyPcLw
— Kerala Blasters FC (@KeralaBlasters) August 20, 2023