Victor Aidoo Explained

Victor Aidoo
Years1:–2020
Club-Update:17 August 2021
Goals1:6
Clubs1:Samartex
Clubnumber:3
Currentclub:Hearts of Oak
Position:Forward
Birth Place:Ghana
Birth Date:1999
Fullname:Victor Kweku Aidoo
Clubs2:Hearts of Oak
Years2:2020–
Caps2:29
Goals2:7

Victor Kweku Aidoo (born 1999) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ghanaian Premier league side Accra Hearts of Oak.[1] [2]

Career

Samartex

Aidoo started his career with Ghana Division One League side Samartex.[3] During the 2019–20 Division One League season, he scored 6 goals before the league was truncated due to the COVID-19 pandemic in Ghana.[4] His impressive performance in the lower league caught the attention of several clubs in the Premier League including Hearts of Oak.

Hearts of Oak

Aidoo joined Hearts of Oak in October 2020 on a three-year contract ahead of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season.[5] He made his debut during the first game of the season on 24 November 2020, coming on in the 80th minute to replace Kwadwo Obeng Jnr in the 2–2 draw against Ashanti Gold.[6] He scored his debut goal after scoring a brace in the 6–1 victory over Bechem United on 2 January 2021.[7] [8] [9] He went on to score goals in three consecutive matches, against Elmina Sharks and Eleven Wonders.

On 21 February 2021, he scored a brace of penalties in a 3–2 victory over Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs.[10] [11] At the end of the match, he was adjudged as the man of the match.[12] In the first round of the season, he scored 6 goals in 12 league matches and was the leading top scorer for Hearts.[13] [14] At the end his debut season, he scored 7 goals and made 1 assist in 29 league appearances to help Hearts win the Ghana Premier League after 12 years of trophy drought. At the end of the season, the club won the double after beating Ashanti Gold in the final of 2021 Ghanaian FA Cup via a penalty shootout. He converted his penalty, the 7th penalty against Kofi Mensah who he had missed one during the league season to help Hearts stay on track and eventually win the trophy.[15] [16] He described that penalty miss as his worst moment of the season.[17]

Personal life

Aidoo comes from a poor background and had to help out a labourer in a rice farm whilst working as bus conductor popularly known in the twi dialect as ''mate'' just to earn money to take care of himself. He has vowed to one day help young people in the deprived communities in Ghana achieve their goals and aspirations especially young footballers.[18]

Honours

Hearts of Oak

2021[20]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com. 2021-02-17. www.myjoyonline.com. en-US.
  2. Web site: Victor Aidoo - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive. 2021-03-12. globalsportsarchive.com.
  3. Web site: 2020-10-26. Hearts of Oak sign Victor Kweku Aidoo from FC Samartex. 2021-08-17. GhanaWeb. en.
  4. Web site: Hearts Of Oak Announce Signing Of Striker Victor Aidoo. 2021-08-17. Modern Ghana. en.
  5. Web site: 2020-11-14. OFFICIAL: Hearts of Oak unveil highly-rated striker Victor Aidoo. 2021-03-12. GhanaSoccernet. en.
  6. Web site: Match Report of Accra Hearts of Oak SC vs Ashanti Gold SC - 2020-11-24 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive. 2021-08-17. globalsportsarchive.com.
  7. Web site: 2021-01-02. Social media reacts to Hearts of Oak's 6-1 win over Bechem United. 2021-08-17. GhanaWeb. en.
  8. Web site: 2021-01-02. 2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Week 7 Match Report- Hearts of Oak 6-1 Bechem United. 2021-08-17. GhanaSoccernet. en.
  9. Web site: Hearts of Oak 6-1 Bechem United: Papic's ruthless Phobians humiliate Hunters Goal.com. 2021-08-17. www.goal.com.
  10. Web site: Association. Ghana Football. Victor Aidoo brace powers Hearts of Oak to hard fought win against Ebusua Dwarfs. 2021-08-17. www.ghanafa.org. en.
  11. Web site: 2021-02-22. 2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Hearts of Oak 3-2 Ebusua Dwarfs - Video Highlights. 2021-08-17. GhanaSoccernet. en.
  12. Web site: 2021-02-21. Hearts of Oak two-goal hero Victor Aidoo bags MoTM gong after display against Ebusua Dwarfs. 2021-08-17. GhanaSoccernet. en.
  13. Web site: 2021-02-23. Hearts of Oak striker Victor Aidoo bent on scoring more goals. 2021-03-12. www.ghanaweb.com. en.
  14. Web site: I need to score more goals - Hearts of Oak striker Victor Aidoo. 2021-08-17. Modern Ghana. en.
  15. Web site: 2021-04-11.
    1. GPLwk19: Victor Aidoo misses penalty but Ashantigold convert late spot kick to steal win [VIDEO]
    ]. 2021-08-17. Citi Sports Online. en-US.
  16. Web site: Association. Ghana Football. Late Addai strike sinks Hearts of Oak in Obuasi. 2021-08-17. www.ghanafa.org. en.
  17. Web site: 2021-04-21. Victor Aidoo reveals worst moment at Hearts of Oak. 2021-08-17. Ghana Sports Online. en-US.
  18. Web site: 2021-04-28. Victor Aidoo opens up on struggles before Hearts move: 'Life was never easy for me'. 2021-08-17. GhanaWeb. en.
  19. Web site: Appiah. Samuel Ekow Amoasi. 17 July 2021. Hearts of Oak crowned 2020/21 Ghana Premier League champions [Photos]]. 17 July 2021. Modern Ghana. en.
  20. Web site: Teye. Prince Narkortu. 9 August 2021. Hearts of Oak beat Ashanti Gold in Ghana FA Cup final to seal season double Goal.com. 17 August 2021. www.goal.com. Goal.