Joseph Tetteh Zutah (born 22 August 1994) is a Ghanaian former professional

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. He played as

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and captained

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side Medeama for majority of his career. A Mathematics and Statistics graduate of the University of Cape Coast, Zutah played for the university whilst studying for his degree before joining Tarkwa-based team Medeama. He also played for

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Early life and education

Zutah was born on 22 August 1994. He studied at the University of Cape Coast, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Statistics.

Club career

Medeama SC

Zutah played for Tarkwa-based side

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from 2013 to 2015. He made his debut in 2013 during the 2013–14 Ghana Premier League season under

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. He played in the

and remained as a key member of the club within that period helping the club to the win the Ghanaian FA Cup in 2013 and 2015. On the road to 2015 FA Cup win, during a quarter-final clash against West African Football Academy (WAFA) on 24 June 2015, his goal along with a brace from

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helped to secure a 3–1 victory to schedule a semi-final match against

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Young Africans

In July 2015, Zutah signed a two-year deal with

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from Medeama SC, after being recommended by his the club's manager

who managed him at Medeama SC and gave him his professional debut in 2013. During his only season with the club he played a key role in helping them retain the

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by winning the

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. With one year left on his contract, he later parted ways with the club in May 2016 by mutual consent.

Return to Medeama SC

In late 2016, Zutah returned to his old cub, Medeama SC after parting with Young Africans. In February 2017, he was appointed as the club's new captain. Upon his return, he featured in 16 league appearances during the 2017 Ghana Premier League season. During the 2018 Ghana Premier League season, He made 11 league appearances and scored 1 goal before the league was abandoned due to the

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of the Ghana Football Association (GFA) in June 2018, as a result of the Anas Number 12 Expose. In March 2020, he signed a new contract with the club after initial contract expired, signing a one and half year deal which was to keep him at the Tarkwa outift until August 2021, with an option to extend. During

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season, he continued in his role as club captain but featured in a limited number of 5 matches for

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's team before the league was cancelled as a result of the

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. In both 2020 and 2021, he was linked with moves to Accra Hearts of Oak during the transfer period, but he denied reports of his move.

Personal life

On 19 November 2018, he was involved in a minor motor accident in Tarkwa, in the process sustaining minor injuries. He was discharged from the hospital that very day. In November 2019, Medeama SC announced that their club captain was getting married. On 30 November 2019, Zutah tied the knot with his long-time girlfriend Doris Agyarkoh at

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E.K Temple in Tarkwa, Western Region of Ghana, the wedding was preceded by a Ghanaian

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ceremony.

Honours

Medeama SC *

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* Ghanaian FA Cup: 2013, 2015 Young Africans *

: 2015–16

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Zutah, Joseph Tetteh Living people 1994 births Men's association football midfielders Medeama S.C. players Ghanaian men's footballers Ghana Premier League players University of Cape Coast alumni Young Africans S.C. players Tanzanian Premier League players Place of birth missing (living people)