Steven Owusu Kaakyire Explained

Steven Owusu
Fullname:Steven Owusu Kaakyire
Birth Date:1 January 1995
Birth Place:Ejisu, Ghana
Height:1.76m (05.77feet)
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Bechem United
Clubnumber:9
Youthyears1:2010-2012
Youthclubs1:Super Vikins FC
Years1:2012–2015
Clubs1:Ebusua Dwarfs FC
Caps1:21
Goals1:9
Years2:2015–2017
Clubs2:Berekum Chelsea
Caps2:23
Goals2:4
Years3:2017–2018
Clubs3:Unity FC
Caps3:19
Goals3:11
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:Ngezi Platinum Stars
Caps4:21
Goals4:10
Clubs5:Bechem United
Goals5:5
Years5:2020–
Caps5:20
Club-Update:9 June 2021

Steven Owusu Kaakyire is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as forward for Bechem United. He previously played Berekum Chelsea, Ebusua Dwarfs and Ngezi Platinum Stars of the Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League in 2018.[1]

Career

Early career

Owusu Kaakyire began his career with Super Vikins FC in Hwereso, a neighboring town to his birthplace, Kubease near Ejisu. He later moved in July 2012 to Ebusua Dwarfs. He played for Berekum Chelsea in the Ghana Premier League in the 2015–16 season.[2] He also played for second-tier side Unity FC where he scored 11 goals to emerge as the top-scorer in Division One League Zone I.[3]

Ngezi Platinum Stars

Zimbabwe was Owusu's next destination, where he joined Ngezi Platinum Stars on March 3, 2018, for their 2018–19 Zimbabwe Premier Soccer League season.[4] [5] [6]

Bechem United

In October 2020, Owusu returned to Ghana and joined Ahafo-based team Bechem United, ahead of the 2020–21 season.[7] On 16 November 2020, during his debut for the club, he scored a penalty in the 55th minute to help Bechem earn a draw in a match against Liberty Professionals.[8] Owusu scored in two consecutive matches in December to take his tally to three goals. He scored his second goal by scoring in 46th minute in a 2–1 victory over Karela United on 18 December 2020.[9] [10] The next goal came on 27 December 2020 against Ashanti Gold, where he scored the lone goal to help Bechem win and move into first place after match day 6.[11] [12]

Career statistics

Club

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Zimbabwean side Ngezi Platinum Stars sign former Berekum Chelsea striker Stephen Owusu Kaakyire . ghanasoccernet.com. 24 July 2019.
  2. Web site: Steven Owusu Kaakyire . scoresok.com. 22 July 2019.
  3. Web site: Former Berekum Chelsea Stephen Owusu joins Ngezi Platinum in Zimbabwe. 2021-06-09. Footballghana. en.
  4. Web site: Ngezi sign top Ghanaian striker. Newday.co.zw. 24 July 2019.
  5. Web site: Ngezi Platinum pin hopes on Owusu. dailynews.co.zw. 24 July 2019.
  6. Web site: Steven Owusu receives work permit to start Ngezi Platinum Stars career; set for debut against Mutare City Rovers. ghanasoccernet.com. 24 July 2019.
  7. Web site: Stephen Owusu - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive. 2021-06-09. globalsportsarchive.com.
  8. Web site: Match Report of Liberty Professionals FC vs Bechem United FC - 2020-11-16 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive. 2021-06-10. globalsportsarchive.com.
  9. Web site: Osman. Abdul Wadudu. 2020-12-18. Match Report : Bechem United 2-1 Karela United - Listowel Amankona's late strike down Karela United in Bechem. 2021-06-10. Football Made In Ghana. en-US.
  10. Web site: Match Report of Bechem United FC vs Karela United FC - 2020-12-18 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive. 2021-06-10. globalsportsarchive.com.
  11. Web site: Tahiru. Fentuo. 28 December 2020. GPL: Bechem United pip Ashantigold to go top, Kotoko hold Medeama in Tarkwa. 10 June 2021. Citi Sports Online. en-US.
  12. Web site: MATCH REPORT: Steven Owusu scores to hand Bechem United top spot - Kickgh.com. 2021-06-10. www.kickgh.com. en-gb.

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