Richard Boadu (born 4 April 1998) is a Ghanaian professional

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who plays as

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for Libyan club

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Career

Early career

Boadu was born and bred in Kumasi. He started his career with Cornerstones a lower-tier side based in Kumasi. He played for lower-tier side Phar Rangers before securing a deal to Medeama in 2018. Prior to that move, he was linked with a move to then Wa All Stars in 2016.

Medeama

In February 2018, Boadu signed for

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-based side Medeama on a long-term deal. On 28 February 2018, he was unveiled along with ten other players including

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, Bright Enchil and Ali Ouattara as the new signings for the club ahead of the 2018 Ghana Premier League. He made his debut on 17 March 2018, playing 90 minute in a 1–0 victory over

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. He made 5 league appearances that season, before the league was suspended due to the

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of the

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(GFA) in June 2018, as a result of the Anas Number 12 Expose. During the

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season, Boadu played in 14 league matches before the league was cancelled as a result of the

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. In March 2020, he signed a new 4-year contract with the club with the contract set to expire in 2024, with an option to extend for a further year. In July 2020, he revealed his interest in wanting to play for Ghanaian giants

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. Asante Kotoko later wrote to Medeama in September 2020, to enquire about his availability and started negotiations in trying to sign him. The deal however did not take place and he was named on the Medeama squad list for the

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season.

Al-Ahly Benghazi

On 28 July 2023, Asante Kotoko announced the transfer of Boadu to Libyan club

on a permanent deal subject to medicals. A week later, Al-Ahly officially announced the signing of Boadu on ahead of the 2023–24 season. He joined his teammates immediately for pre-season.

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* Living people 1998 births Ghanaian men's footballers Footballers from Kumasi Men's association football midfielders Ghana Premier League players Libyan Premier League players Medeama S.C. players Al-Ahly SC (Benghazi) players Asante Kotoko S.C. players Cornerstone F.C. players Ghanaian expatriate men's footballers Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in Libya Expatriate men's footballers in Libya {{DEFAULTSORT:Boadu, Richard