Nana Opoku Ampomah Explained

Nana Opoku Ampomah
Birth Date:2 January 1996
Birth Place:Tema, Ghana
Height:1.75 m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Forge FC
Clubnumber:11
Youthclubs1:Prisco Minis
Youthclubs2:Santos Academy
Youthclubs3:Bravo Bravo
Youthyears4:2016
Youthclubs4:KV Mechelen
Years1:2016–2019
Clubs1:Waasland-Beveren
Caps1:84
Goals1:18
Years2:2019–2023
Clubs2:Fortuna Düsseldorf
Caps2:13
Goals2:0
Years3:2020–2022
Clubs3:Royal Antwerp (loan)
Caps3:15
Goals3:1
Years4:2022–2023
Clubs4:Fortuna Düsseldorf II
Caps4:8
Goals4:3
Years5:2024–
Clubs5:Forge FC
Caps5:5
Goals5:1
Nationalyears1:2017–2018
Nationalteam1:Ghana
Nationalcaps1:4
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:27 July2024
Nationalteam-Update:18 November 2018

Nana Opoku Ampomah (born 2 January 1996) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Canadian Premier League club Forge FC.

Early life

Ampomah played youth football with Prisco Minis, Santos Academy (the Ghanaian training center of Brazilian club Santos FC), and FC Bravo Bravo in his native Ghana.[1] In 2016, he joined the U21 team of Belgian club KV Mechelen.

Club career

In July 2016, Ampomah signed a three-year contract with an option for an additional season with Belgian Pro League club Waasland-Beveren.[2]

In 2019, he signed with German Bundesliga club Fortuna Düsseldorf.[3] In October 2020, he was loaned to Royal Antwerp of the Belgian Pro League.[4] After failing to secure a move to another club in the summer of 2021, he returned to Antwerp for another season on loan.[5] After his loan spell, he returned to Fortuna Düsseldorf in June 2022, after not making any appearances in his second season.[6] After dealing with injuries upon his return,[7] and arriving to pre-season late, he was sent to the second team, Fortuna Düsseldorf II, in the Regionalliga during the 2022-23 season.[8] [9] He departed the club at the end of June 2023, upon the expiry of his contract.[10]

In February 2024, Ampomah signed a multi-year contract with Forge FC of the Canadian Premier League.[11] [12] Due to work permit issues, his arrival to the club was delayed, with Ampomah finally able to join the club in June 2024.[13] He made his debut on 15 June, recording an assist in a 2-2 draw against the HFX Wanderers.[14] [15] He scored his first goal on 27 July in a 3-0 victory over the HFX Wanderers.[16]

International career

Ampomah has earned four caps for the Ghana national team (one appearance in World Cup qualification, one appearance in African Cup of Nations Qualification, and two friendly appearances).[17]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Nana Ampomah: Who is Fortuna Düsseldorf's successor to Dodi Lukebakio?. July 11, 2019. Bundesliga.
  2. Web site: Division 1A: Opoku Ampomah rejoint Waasland-Beveren. Division 1A: Opoku Ampomah joins Waasland-Beveren. fr. 12 July 2016. Le Soir.
  3. Web site: Bundesliga berth a dream come-true - Nana Ampomah. Prince. Narkortu Teye. https://archive.today/20240329110322/https://www.goal.com/en/news/bundesliga-berth-a-dream-come-true---nana-ampomah/16uhprz3ej31g1cncj8wa5gbzi. March 29, 2024. live. August 4, 2019. Goal.
  4. Web site: Exclusive! Nana Opoku Ampomah arrives in Belgium to complete loan move to Royal Antwerp FC. 5 October 2020. Ghana Soccer Net.
  5. Web site: Ghanaian attacker Nana Ampomah staying at Royal Antwerp despite efforts to offload him this summer. 1 September 2021. Football Ghana.
  6. Web site: Ghana winger Nana Opoku Ampomah returns to German side Dusseldorf. 14 June 2022. Ghana Soccer Net.
  7. Web site: Ghanaian forward Nana Ampomah joins Dusseldorf's long injury list. 12 October 2022. Ghana Soccer Net.
  8. Web site: Düsseldorf wirft Ampomah raus!. Düsseldorf throws Ampomah out!. de. Sport Bild. Sebastian. Hochrainer. 20 January 2023 .
  9. Web site: Ghanaian midfielder Nana Opoku Ampomah attracting interest from top European clubs. 10 March 2023. Ghana Soccer Net.
  10. Web site: Ghanaian winger Nana Ampomah ends 'nightmare' stay at Fortuna Dusseldorf. 3 July 2023. Football Ghana.
  11. Web site: Forge Adds Former Bundesliga Winger Nana Opoku Ampomah. February 1, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  12. Web site: Halbes Jahr vereinslosEx-Fortuna-Flop hat neuen Klub: "Lasst uns Geschichte schreiben". Anton. Kostudis. Without a club for half a year, ex-Fortuna flop has a new club: “Let’s make history”. de. 12 February 2024. Express.
  13. Web site: Forge Boosted By Bundesliga Winger Nana Ampomah's Arrival. June 13, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  14. Web site: Match Analysis: Stoppage time equalizer denies Halifax Wanderers again during dramatic draw with Forge FC. June 15, 2024. Canadian Premier League. Mitchell. Tierney.
  15. Web site: Ampomah Has Arrived and Looks Exactly as Advertised. Steve. Milton. Forge FC. June 20, 2024.
  16. Web site: Match Analysis: Clinical Forge FC counterattack powers them past Halifax Wanderers at home. July 27, 2024. Mitchell. Tierney. Canadian Premier League.
  17. Web site: Forge FC sign Ghanaian attacker Nana Opoku Ampomah. February 1, 2024. Forge FC.