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{{short description|Ghanaian footballer}}
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{{Infobox football biography
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Prince Owusu
| name = Prince Owusu
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| height = 1.74 m
| height = 1.74 m
| position = [[Winger (association football)|Winger]]
| position = [[Winger (association football)|Winger]]
| currentclub = [[Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy F.C.|Kabwe YSA F.C.]]
| currentclub = [[Al-Hedaya FC|Al-Hedaya]]
| clubnumber = 7
| clubnumber = 10
| youthyears1 = 2010–2014
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = [[Atoplans F.C.]]
| youthclubs1 = Atoplans FC
| youthyears2 = 2014–2016
| youthyears2 =
| youthclubs2 = Golden Stars Int. F.C. (Kumasi)
| youthclubs2 = GoldenStars Academy
| years1 = 2016–2017
| youthyears3 =
| clubs1 = [[Mpuasuaman United F.C.]]
| youthclubs3 = Unistar Soccer Academy
| years1 = 2016
| clubs1 = [[Mpuasuaman United F.C.|Mpuasuaman United]]
| caps1 = 15
| caps1 = 15
| goals1 = 3
| goals1 = 3
| years2 = 2017–2019
| years2 = 2017–2018
| clubs2 = [[Ashanti Gold S.C.]]
| clubs2 = [[Ashanti Gold S.C.|Ashanti Gold]]
| caps2 = 17
| caps2 = 17
| goals2 = 4
| goals2 = 4
| years3 = 2020–
| years3 = 2018–2019
| clubs3 = [[Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy F.C.]]
| clubs3 = [[Bibiani Gold Stars F.C.|Bibiani Gold Stars]]
| caps3 = 5
| caps3 =
| goals3 = 0
| goals3 =
| years4 = 2020–2021
| clubs4 = [[Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy F.C.|KYSA FC]]
| caps4 =
| goals4 =
| years5 = 2021–2022
| clubs5 = [[Trident FC]]
| caps5 =
| goals5 =
| years6 = 2022–2024
| clubs6 = [[Bibiani Gold Stars F.C.|Bibiani Gold Stars]]
| caps6 =
| goals6 =
| years7 = 2024–
| clubs7 = [[Al-Hedaya FC|Al-Hedaya]]
| caps7 =
| goals7 =
| club-update =
}}
}}


'''Prince Kwabena Owusu''' (born 28 February 1997) is a Ghanaian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Winger (association football)|winger]] for Zambian club [[Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy F.C.]].
'''Prince Kwabena Owusu''' (born 28 February 1997) is a Ghanaian professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a [[Winger (association football)|winger]] for Saudi Arabian club [[Al-Hedaya FC|Al-Hedaya]].
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==Early life==
In 2016, he played with Unistar Soccer Academy.<ref name=exclusive>{{cite web|url=https://sportsworldghana.com/exclusive-hearts-of-oak-contact-gold-stars-for-division-one-league-best-striker-prince-kwabena-owusu/|title=Exclusive: Hearts of Oak contact Gold Stars for Division One League ‘Best Striker’ Prince Kwabena Owusu|first=Nii|last=Delrand|date=March 15, 2021|work=Sports World Ghana}}</ref>


==Club career==
==Club career==
Owusu began his senior career with second-tier side [[Mpuasuaman United]].<ref name=debut>{{cite web|url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/ashantigold-winger-prince-owusu-savours-scoring-on-ghana-premier-league-debut|title=AshantiGold winger Prince Owusu savours scoring on Ghana Premier League debut|date=27 April 2017|work=Ghana Soccer Net|first=Nuhu|last=Adams}}</ref>


In 2017, he joined [[Ghana Premier League]] club [[Ashanti Gold S.C.|Ashanti Gold]]. In April 2017, he scored on his club debut.<ref name=debut /> After the 2017 season, there was interest from the [[Elmina Sharks F.C.|Elmina Sharks]] in signing him,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/sports/820528/busy-elmina-sharks-closing-in-on-ashgolds-prince-owusu.html|title=Busy Elmina Sharks Closing In On AshGold’s Prince Owusu|date=December 4, 2017|work=Modern Ghana}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ghanasportsonline.com/2017/12/elmina-sharks-plot-move-ashgold-prodigy-prince-owusu/|archive-date=July 17, 2020|title=Elmina Sharks plot move for AshGold prodigy Prince Owusu|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200717234815/https://ghanasportsonline.com/2017/12/elmina-sharks-plot-move-ashgold-prodigy-prince-owusu/|first=Frank|last=Darkwah|date=December 4, 2017|work=Ghana Sports Online|url-status=dead}}</ref> however, he ultimately decided to remain with Ashanti Gold.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Prince-Owusu-confirms-Ashgold-stay-617879|title=Prince Owusu confirms Ashgold stay|date=January 16, 2018|work=Ghana Web}}</ref>
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===Early career===
Born in [[kumasi]], [[Ashanti Region|Ashanti]], Owusu began his career at local club in [[Obuasi]], [[Ashanti Region|Ashanti]], [[Atoplans F.C.]] before later joining [[Golden Stars Int. FC]] in [[Kumasi]], [[Ashanti Region|Ashanti]].
On 2 february 2016, Owusu left [[Golden Stars Int. FC]], to join [[Mpuasuman United]]. Owusu spent just a season with the second tier side [[Mpuasuaman United]], his name became a household name.
On 1 january 2017, Owusu left [[Mpuasuaman United]], to sign a contract with [[Ashanti Gold S.C.]].


In 2018, he joined [[Bibiani Gold Stars F.C.|Bibani Gold Stars]].<ref name=exclusive />
===Ashanti Gold===
In January 2017, Owusu was transferred to [[Ghana Premier League]] club [[Ashanti Gold S.C.|Ashanti Gold]] on a three-year deal. He made his debut appearance against [[Ghana Premier League]] club, [[Medeama S.C.]] and scored an equalizer for his club in the [[2018 Ghanaian Premier League|2017–18]] season.
Owusu gained a place in the first team after his outstanding performance in his debut game but injuries later made him lose his spot.
Owusu's first season at [[Ashanti Gold S.C.|Ashanti Gold]] didn't really go well as he targeted because of injuries but he managed to score a few goals.
[[Elmina Sharks F.C.]] even showed interest of signing Owusu.<ref>{{cite web |title=Prince Owusu confirms Ashgold stay |url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/SportsArchive/Prince-Owusu-confirms-Ashgold-stay-617879}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Elmina Sharks plot move for AshGold prodigy Prince Owusu |url=https://ghanasportsonline.com/2017/12/elmina-sharks-plot-move-ashgold-prodigy-prince-owusu/}}</ref>
Prior to the [[2019 Ghana Football Association Normalization Committee Special Competition|2018–19]] season, Owusu was very fit and well prepared for the season but unfortunately for him, he got injured again and things weren't the same anymore.
Owusu and [[Ashanti Gold S.C.|Ashanti Gold]] mutually terminated contract on 6 August 2019.


In 2020, he joined Zambian club [[Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy F.C.|KYSA FC]].
===Kabwe YSA===
On 28 January 2020, [[Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy F.C.|Kabwe YSA F.C.]] signed Owusu for one and half seasons.


In August 2021, he joined [[Zambia National Division One|Zambian Division One]] side [[Trident FC]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ghanaguardian.com/ghanaian-forward-prince-owusu-joins-zambian-division-one-side-trident-fc|title=Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu joins Zambian Division One side Trident FC|first=Yaw|last=Opoku Amoako|date=23 August 2021|work=Ghana Guardian}}</ref> In May 2022, he departed the club.<ref>{{cite web|archive-date=September 23, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220923174950/https://www.addedtimeexclusive.com/trident-fc-release-9-players/|url=https://www.addedtimeexclusive.com/trident-fc-release-9-players/|title=Nine new changes at Trident FC|date=May 31, 2022|work=Added Time Exclusive|url-status=live}}</ref>
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==Career statistics==


He later returned to Ghana and played with the [[Bibiani Gold Stars F.C.|Bibabi Gold Stars]]. In January 2024, he was set to join [[Asante Kotoko S.C.|Asante Kotoko]],<ref>{{cite web|url=https://sportsworldghana.com/i-will-be-joining-asante-kotoko-in-the-second-round-gold-stars-striker-prince-owusu-kwabena-confirms/|title="I will be joining Asante Kotoko in the second round" – Gold Stars striker Prince Owusu Kwabena confirms|date=January 7, 2024|first=Nana|last=Agyemang|work=Sports World Ghana}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://ghanaguardian.com/gold-stars-prince-owusu-kwabena-confirms-imminent-kotoko-move|title=Gold Stars' Prince Owusu Kwabena confirms imminent Kotoko move|date=January 7, 2024|first=Yaw|last=Opoku Amoako|work=Ghana Guardian}}</ref> however, that deal fell through.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://kessbenonline.com/2024/01/08/prince-kwabena-owusu-is-not-joining-kotoko-gold-stars-ceo-kwasi-adu/|title=Prince Kwabena Owusu is not joining Kotoko – Gold Stars CEO, Kwasi Adu|first=Nazir|last=Hamzah|date=January 8, 2024|work=Kessben Online}}</ref>
===Club===

On 14 September 2024, Owusu joined Saudi Third Division club [[Al-Hedaya FC|Al-Hedaya]].<ref>{{cite web |title=الجوهرة الغانية أوسو كوابينا في كتيبة #السماوي |url=https://x.com/alhedayahclub/status/1834909983080628694}}</ref>

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==Career statistics==
{{Updated|16 July 2020}}
{{Updated|16 July 2020}}


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|rowspan="2"|[[Kabwe Youth Soccer Academy F.C.|Kabwe YSA F.C.]]
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==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.ghanafa.org/ Ghana Football Association] – official website
*[http://www.ghanafa.org/ Ghana Football Association] – official website
*[https://www.globalsportsarchive.com/people/soccer/prince-owusu/167818/ Global Sports Archive]
*{{GSA player|prince-owusu/167818}}
*[https://www.footballcritic.com/prince-owusu/profile/167818 Football Critic]
*[https://www.footballcritic.com/prince-owusu/profile/167818 Football Critic]


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[[Category:1997 births]]
[[Category:Living people]]
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[[Category:Ghanaian footballers]]
[[Category:Ghanaian men's footballers]]
[[Category:Association football wingers]]
[[Category:Men's association football wingers]]
[[Category:Ashanti Gold SC players]]
[[Category:Ashanti Gold S.C. players]]
[[Category:Saudi Third Division players]]

[[Category:Footballers from Kumasi]]
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[[Category:21st-century Ghanaian sportsmen]]
[[Category:Ghanaian expatriate men's footballers]]
[[Category:Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in Saudi Arabia]]
[[Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Saudi Arabia]]

Latest revision as of 04:41, 12 December 2024

Prince Owusu
Personal information
Full name Prince Kwabena Owusu
Date of birth (1997-04-28) 28 April 1997 (age 27)
Place of birth Kumasi, Ghana
Height 1.74 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Winger
Team information
Current team
 Al-Hedaya
Number 10
Youth career
Atoplans FC
GoldenStars Academy
Unistar Soccer Academy
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 Mpuasuaman United 15 (3)
2017–2018 Ashanti Gold 17 (4)
2018–2019 Bibiani Gold Stars
2020–2021 KYSA FC
2021–2022 Trident FC
2022–2024 Bibiani Gold Stars
2024– Al-Hedaya
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Prince Kwabena Owusu (born 28 February 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Saudi Arabian club Al-Hedaya.

Early life

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In 2016, he played with Unistar Soccer Academy.[1]

Club career

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Owusu began his senior career with second-tier side Mpuasuaman United.[2]

In 2017, he joined Ghana Premier League club Ashanti Gold. In April 2017, he scored on his club debut.[2] After the 2017 season, there was interest from the Elmina Sharks in signing him,[3][4] however, he ultimately decided to remain with Ashanti Gold.[5]

In 2018, he joined Bibani Gold Stars.[1]

In 2020, he joined Zambian club KYSA FC.

In August 2021, he joined Zambian Division One side Trident FC.[6] In May 2022, he departed the club.[7]

He later returned to Ghana and played with the Bibabi Gold Stars. In January 2024, he was set to join Asante Kotoko,[8][9] however, that deal fell through.[10]

On 14 September 2024, Owusu joined Saudi Third Division club Al-Hedaya.[11]

Career statistics

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As of 16 July 2020
Club Season League Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Mpuasuaman United 2016–17 Division One League, Ghana 15 3 1 0 — 16 3
Ashanti Gold 2017–18 Ghanaian Premier League 12 4 1 0 — 13 4
2018–19 5 0 0 0 — 5 0
Total 17 4 1 0 — 17 4
KYSA FC 2019–20 Zambia Super League 5 0 0 0 — 5 0
Career total 37 7 2 0 — 39 7

References

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  1. ^ a b Delrand, Nii (15 March 2021). "Exclusive: Hearts of Oak contact Gold Stars for Division One League 'Best Striker' Prince Kwabena Owusu". Sports World Ghana.
  2. ^ a b Adams, Nuhu (27 April 2017). "AshantiGold winger Prince Owusu savours scoring on Ghana Premier League debut". Ghana Soccer Net.
  3. ^ "Busy Elmina Sharks Closing In On AshGold's Prince Owusu". Modern Ghana. 4 December 2017.
  4. ^ Darkwah, Frank (4 December 2017). "Elmina Sharks plot move for AshGold prodigy Prince Owusu". Ghana Sports Online. Archived from the original on 17 July 2020.
  5. ^ "Prince Owusu confirms Ashgold stay". Ghana Web. 16 January 2018.
  6. ^ Opoku Amoako, Yaw (23 August 2021). "Ghanaian forward Prince Owusu joins Zambian Division One side Trident FC". Ghana Guardian.
  7. ^ "Nine new changes at Trident FC". Added Time Exclusive. 31 May 2022. Archived from the original on 23 September 2022.
  8. ^ Agyemang, Nana (7 January 2024). ""I will be joining Asante Kotoko in the second round" – Gold Stars striker Prince Owusu Kwabena confirms". Sports World Ghana.
  9. ^ Opoku Amoako, Yaw (7 January 2024). "Gold Stars' Prince Owusu Kwabena confirms imminent Kotoko move". Ghana Guardian.
  10. ^ Hamzah, Nazir (8 January 2024). "Prince Kwabena Owusu is not joining Kotoko – Gold Stars CEO, Kwasi Adu". Kessben Online.
  11. ^ "الجوهرة الغانية أوسو كوابينا في كتيبة #السماوي".
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