Hans Kwofie
Hans Kwofie (born 10 June 1989) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Birgunj United FC in the Nepal Super League.[1] He was the top goal scorer in the 2017 Ghanaian Premier League.
| Kwofie in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 June 1989 | ||
| Place of birth | Tarkwa, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Attacking midfielder, winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2000–2003 | Zongo JS | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2003–2004 | Nsoatre Manchester United | 11 | (1) |
| 2005–2006 | King Solomon | 20 | (2) |
| 2006–2007 | Tuba Metro Stars | 27 | (5) |
| 2007–2009 | Heart of Lions | 37 | (6) |
| 2009–2015 | Medeama | 51 | (8) |
| 2015–2016 | Al-Oruba | 22 | (11) |
| 2016 | Bechem Utd | 11 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | Ashanti Gold | 26 | (17) |
| 2018 | Smouha SC | 3 | (0) |
| 2018 | Singida United | 33 | (28) |
| 2019 | Puchong Fuerza | 13 | (12) |
| 2020-2021 | Ashanti Gold | 9 | (5) |
| 2021-2022 | Legon Cities FC | 36 | (13) |
| 2022-2023 | Medeama SC | 8 | (0) |
| 2023 | Aduana Stars F.C. | 5 | (0) |
| 2023-2024 | Birgunj United FC | 2 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 2009–2010 | Ghana U-20 | 3 | (1) |
| 2015– | Ghana | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career edit
Early career edit
Born and raised in Tarkwa, Ghana, Hans began his professional footballing career in 2003 with Nsoatre-based, Ghana Division Two League club, Nsoatre Manchester United F.C. In 2005, he moved to Nkawkaw where he signed a one-year contract with Ghana Division One League club, King Solomon F.C. In 2006, he moved to Kasoa where he signed a one-year contract with another Ghana Division One League club, Tuba Metro Stars F.C.
Heart of Lions edit
In 2007, he moved to Kpandu where he signed a two-year contract with Ghana Premier League and one of Ghana's most renown clubs, Heart of Lions F.C.
Medeama SC edit
In 2009, he moved back to his hometown, Tarkwa where he signed a long-term contract with another Ghana Premier League club, Medeama SC.[2] He helped his side secure the 4th position in the 2010–11 Ghanaian Premier League and also finished as the club top scorer in the 2010–11 season. During the 2015 Ghanaian Premier League, news speculated that hard-tackling midfielder was alleged to have been linked with a possible move to one of the two most glamorous clubs in the country, Asante Kotoko SC and Accra Hearts of Oak SC following reports indicating a bid had been made to Medeama seeking for the player's services. But the Tarkwa-born midfielder denied all the rumors hinting that he had not been approached by either side.[3] Also during the 2015–16 season, Hans threatened to summon the Ghana Premier League club before the Ghana Football Association if the club failed to pay his signing fee.[4][5]
Al-Oruba SC edit
After failing to extend his contract with Ghana Premier League club, Medeama SC for the fifth consecutive season[6] he decided to make his first move out of Ghana in 2015 to the Middle East and more accurately to Oman where on 9 September 2015, he signed a one-year contract with Sur-based, Oman Professional League club, Al-Oruba SC.[7][8][9][10] He made his Oman Professional League debut on 13 September 2015 in a 3–1 win over newly promoted side, Salalah SC[11] and scored his first goal on 18 October 2015 in a 3–1 win over another Salalah-based club, Al-Nasr S.C.S.C.[12][13]
Bechem United edit
In May 2016, Kwofie returned to Ghana and signed a short-term contract with Bechem United.[14]
Ashanti Gold edit
In 2017, ahead of the 2017 Ghanaian Premier League, Kwofie signed for Obuasi-based side Ashanti Gold.[15] At the end of the season he emerged as the top goalscorer of the league with 17 goals ahead of Heart of Oak midfielder and skipper, Thomas Abbey and Berekum Chelsea striker, Stephen Sarfo who scored 13 and 15 goals respectively.[16] Within the season he scored 4 goals in a match against Berekum Chelsea and Aduana Stars and a hat trick against Great Olympics to help him win top scorer of the premiership that campaign.[17]
Smouha SC edit
In January 2018, after emerging top goal scorer of the Ghana Premier League, Kwofie along with 2013–14 Ghana Premier league top scorer Augustine Okrah signed for Smouha SC on a 3-year contract.[18][19] After a few months of joining the club he mutually terminated his contract and parted ways with the club following a string of unimpressive performances.[20]
Singida United edit
After parting ways with the Egyptian-side Smouha SC, he joined Tanzanian top flight side Singida United.[21][22] In August 2018, whilst playing for the club, the club reported on their official Twitter page that Kwofie had been kidnapped after his name was on their 2018–19 season squad.[23][24] He later came out to debunk the kidnapping allegations.[25][26] The club subsequently came out also to retract and take down their report whilst stating that he had joined the club for training.[27][28]
Puchong Fuerza edit
In 2019, Kwofie moved to the Malaysia and joined Malaysia M3 League side Puchong Fuerza. He played there for one season and scored 12 league goals, scoring a hat trick in one match. Overall, he scored 13 goals in all competitions. He left the club in the after the season ended in late 2019.[29][30]
Return to Ashanti Gold edit
In February 2020, it was reported that Kwofie would be joining his former club Ashanti Gold.[30][29] In July 2020, he confirmed in an interview with Wontumi TV that he had joined Ashanti Gold on a 1.5 year contract as the Miners sought to boost their squad ahead of their CAF Confederations Cup campaign.[31][32] After scoring 5 goals in 8 matches in the first round of the season, he moved to Legon Cities in 2021 bringing an end to his 1.5 year contract deal.[33]
Legon Cities edit
On 17 February 2021, it was announced that Kwofie had signed for Accra-based club Legon Cities after his contract with Ashanti Gold had ended, joining his previous coach Bashir Hayford, who coached him whilst at Ashanti Gold in 2017 and under whose guidance he netted 17 goals to win the top goal scorer during the 2017 Ghana Premier League.[33] He scored on his league debut and was named man of the match in a 1–1 draw against his old club Bechem United on 21 February 2021.[34]
International career edit
Hans was selected for the national team for the first time in 2015 as he was named first in the provisional squad and later in the 20-man squad for the 2015 COSAFA Cup which was to be held in North West Province of South Africa.[35][36][37][38] He made his debut for the Ghana national football team on 25 May 2015 in a 2–1 loss against Madagascar in the Quarter-Finals stage of the 2015 COSAFA Cup.[39] He made another appearance in the tournament in a 3–0 loss against Zambia.[40]
Style of play edit
Hans is a very strong and agile player. He has the technical abilities to launch counterattacks both from the right wing and also the midfield. He is known for his skills in the midfield and his confidence on his game that helps him exhibit skills. He has got a great vision and is great in playing passing game.
Club career statistics edit
| Club | Season | Division | League | Cup | Continental | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |||
| Al-Oruba | 2015-16 | Oman Professional League | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| Total | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | ||
| Career total | 6 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 4 | ||
References edit
- ^ Hans Kwofie at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Hans Kwofie: I'm enjoying football at Medeama". GOAL.
- ^ "Medeama Midfielder Hans Kwofie rule out Hearts Kotoko move". ghanasportsonline.com.
- ^ "Hans Kwofie threatens to summon Medeama SC before GFA". SportsFilla.com.
- ^ "SC Medeama Condemn Hans Kwofie's Public Rant". GHANA FOOTBALL NEWS.
- ^ . sportsworldghana.com. Archived from the original on 2015-08-11.
- ^ . sportsworldghana.com. Archived from the original on 2015-09-13.
- ^ "Former Medeama captain Hans Kwofie signs for Omani champions Al Oruba". modernghana.com.
- ^ . azamn.com. Archived from the original on 2015-11-18. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
- ^ "العروبة يتعاقد مع المهاجم الغاني كوفي هانس". Lo3btna.com.
- ^ "SALALAH VS. AL ORUBA 1 - 3". SOCCERWAY.
- ^ "AL NASR VS. AL ORUBA 1 - 3". SOCCERWAY.
- ^ "Ghanaian striker Hans Kwofie has become instant hit at Omani champions Al Oruba with four goals in six league outings". GHANA SOCCERNET.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Bechem United snap up former Ghana youth winger Hans Kwofie". GhanaSoccernet. 2016-05-27. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ Adams, Nuhu (2017-10-27). "Top 10 signings in the 2016/2017 Ghana Premier League season". GhanaSoccernet. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Abbey takes a swipe at Kwofie over Ghana PL award | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ Adams, Nuhu (2017-10-23). "Ghana Premier League goal king Hans Kwofie dedicates four-goal feat to late dad". GhanaSoccernet. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Ghanaian duo Hans Kwofie and Augustine Okrah sign for Egyptian Club Smouha". Ghana Sports Online. 2018-01-03. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Ghanaian Duo Augustine Okrah And Hans Kwofie Joins Egyptian Side Smouha". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Ashanti Gold SC re-sign Hans Kwofie". Footballghana. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ Adams, Nuhu (2018-07-27). "EXCLUSIVE: Ex-AshantiGold kingpin Hans Kwofie set to complete Singida United switch". GhanaSoccernet. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Ghanaian player Hans Kwofie set to join Tanzanian Singida United". Footballghana. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Ghanaian striker Hans Kwofie kidnapped in Tanzania". www.ghanaweb.com. 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Hans Kwofie kidnapped in Tanzania". Football Made In Ghana. 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Ghanaian striker Kwoffie rejects reports of his kidnapping in Tanzania | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Ghanaian striker Hans Kwofie rubbishes shocking claims he's been kidnapped in Tanzania". GhanaSoccernet. 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Singida United retract Hans Kwofie kidnap report". www.ghanaweb.com. 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Ghana's Hans Kwofie ward off kidnapping reports by returning to group training at Tanzanian Club Singida United FC". Ghana Sports Online. 2018-08-11. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ a b "Hans Kwofie rejoins AshantiGold SC on a short-term deal". GhanaSoccernet. 2020-02-25. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ a b "Former AshGold hitman Hans Kwofie fancies a return to Len Clay". www.ghanaweb.com. 2020-02-11. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Striker Hans Kwofie Confirms Return To Ashgold SC". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Hans Kwofie re-joins AshantiGold SC". Footballghana. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ a b "#Donkomi: Hans Kwofie joins Legon Cities from Ashantigold". Citi Sports Online. 2021-02-17. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Legon Cities striker Hans Kwofie named MOTM after goal against Bechem United". GhanaSoccernet. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2021-02-24.
- ^ "Ghana name provisional squad for COSAFA". futaa.com.
- ^ . footballmadeinghana.com. Archived from the original on 2015-05-26. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
- ^ "Maxwell Konadu Names Final 20-Man Squad For COSAFA Cup". sports.peacefmonline.com.
- ^ "Stars arrive in South Africa for COSAFA Cup". GhanaWeb. 22 May 2015.
- ^ "Local Black Stars edged out of Cosafa Cup by Madagascar". Kasapa fmonline.
- ^ . footballmadeinghana.com. Archived from the original on 2015-05-31. Retrieved 2015-09-17.
External links edit
- Hans Kwofie at Soccerway
- Hans Kwofie at FootballDatabase.eu