Wahab Ackwei (born 19 October 1996) is a Ghanaian professional

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who plays as a defender for

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club

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Career

Inter Allies

Ackwei made his debut in Ghanaian professional football during the 2015 season with

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in the Ghanaian Division One. Ackwei scored his first goal for Inter Allies on 20 March 2017 in a 1–0 victory over Tema Youth F.C. On 28 June 2017 he scored the loan goal for Inter Allies in a 1–0 victory over

Bechem United Bechem United Football Club (officially: ''Bechem United Football Club'' or the "Hunters") is a Ghanaian professional football club, based in Bechem in the Ahafo Region They are competing in the Ghanaian Premier League and currently participating ...

. On 8 October 2017 Ackwei scored his team's opening goal from the penalty spot in a 2–0 victory over Medeama S.C. At the conclusion of the 2017 season in which he scored 3 goals in 23 appearances it was reported that clubs from Europe and

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were in pursuit of the defender. Ackwei played at the club for three years before leaving at the expiration of his contract during December 2017. After leaving Inter Allies, it was reported that Ackwei had an offer from

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after a deal with Danish club

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failed to materialize.

New York Red Bulls II

On 14 February 2018 it was announced that Ackwei had signed with

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Richmond Kickers

In March 2019, the

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signed Ackwei.

Loudoun United

Ackwei signed with

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on 11 February 2021.

Rio Grande Valley FC

On 11 February 2022, Ackwei moved to USL Championship side

. On May 5, 2022, Ackwei scored his first goal for RGV during a 3–2 loss to

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Career statistics

Honours

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All League Second Team:

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References

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Wahab Ackwei at WorldFootball.com
1996 births Living people Ghanaian footballers Association football defenders New York Red Bulls II players People from Accra Richmond Kickers players Loudoun United FC players Rio Grande Valley FC Toros players USL Championship players USL League One players {{Ghana-footy-defender-stub