Abdul Aziz Issah Explained

Abdul Aziz Issah (born 20 November 2005) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ghanaian Premier League side Dreams.^{[1] [2]}

Career

Issah started his career playing for the Dreams Youth Academy. In 2022, he was promoted to the senior team. He made his debut on 17 September 2023 coming on in as a late substitute in the 90th minute for Ishmael Dede in a 1–0 goal over against Kotoku Royals.^[3] He emerged as a key player for the team in his first season. He gained prominence in the Ghana FA Cup. He scored the first goal in the final of the 2023 Ghana FA Cup to help secure a 2–0 victory over King Faisal Babes.^[4] His performance in the competition helped Dreams win their first top-flight trophy ever.^[5] This also qualified them for the CAF Confederations Cup for the first time in the club's history.^[6]

At the end of the season, he was nominated for Ghana FA Cup Player of the Season and the Ghana FA Cup Discovery of the Season.^[7] He was adjudged the Discovery of the Season however he lost the Player of the Season award to Samuel Adom Antwi.^[8]

On 5 November 2023, Issah scored a stunning freekick in the 39th minute to secure a 1–0 away victory over top side Asante Kotoko, giving them their first away win of the season and their first-ever Premier League away victory over Asante Kotoko.^{[9] [10]}

On 3 December 2023, Issah scored his debut Confederation of African Football (CAF) competition goal by scoring the second goal in a 2–1 victory over Rivers United in the group stage of 2023–24 CAF Confederation Cup.^{[11] [12]} In their third group match, he scored another goal to help Dreams to a 3–2 victory over Angolan side Académica do Lobito to send them top of Group C.^{[13] [14]}

Honours

Dreams

• Ghana FA Cup: 2022–23

Individual

• Ghana FA Cup Discovery of the Season: 2022–23

Notes and References

1. Web site: Abdul Aziz Issah - Soccer player profile & career statistics . 20 December 2023 . Global Sports Archive.
2. Web site: 6 November 2023 . Dreams FC youngster Abdul Aziz Issah promises fans another win after heroics against Kotoko . 4 January 2024 . Ghanasoccernet.
3. Web site: Match Report of Dreams FC vs Kotoku Royals Rush FC - 2022-09-17 - betPawa Premier League . 20 December 2023 . Global Sports Archive.
4. Web site: 18 June 2023 . Dreams FC lifts MTN FA Cup with King Faisal win . 20 December 2023 . Ghana Football Association.
5. Web site: 19 June 2023 . I informed my friends to anticipate my goal - Abdul Aziz Issah after scoring in FA Cup final for Dreams FC . 20 December 2023 . Ghanasoccernet.
6. Web site: 19 December 2023 . Dreams FC youngster Abdul Aziz Issah eyes Black Stars call-up ahead of 2023 AFCON . 21 December 2023 . Ghanasoccernet.
7. Web site: GFA Awards: Nominees for MTN FA Cup Award categories announced . 20 December 2023 . Ghana Football Association.
8. Web site: 9 September 2023 . MTN FA Cup Winners Dreams FC pick three awards at maiden GFA Awards . 20 December 2023 . Ghana Football Association.
9. Web site: Bannerman-Quartey . Raphael . 2023-11-05 . Match Review : Dreams FC’s Abdul Aziz Issah inflicts pain on Kotoko • Sahara Football . 2024-01-04 . en-US.
10. Web site: 6 November 2023 . Disappointed Prosper Ogum urges Asante Kotoko fans to keep supporting team after home loss to Dreams FC . 4 January 2024 . Ghanasoccernet.
11. Web site: 3 December 2023 . CAF Confederation Cup: Dreams FC pick up first win against Nigeria's Rivers United . 20 December 2023 . My Joy Online .
12. Web site: 4 December 2023 . Abdul Aziz Issah admits tough battle as Dreams FC triumph over Rivers United in CAF Confederations Cup . 20 December 2023 . Ghanasoccernet.
13. Web site: 10 December 2023 . Dreams strike late to edge thriller and go top in Angola . 20 December 2023 . Confederation of African Football (CAF) .
14. Web site: 10 December 2023 . CAF Confederation Cup: Dreams FC clinch thrilling away victory against Academica Do Lobito . 20 December 2023 . Ghanasoccernet.