Empem Dacosta

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Empem Dacosta ( born 23 June 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ghanaian Premier League side Ashanti Gold.[1][2]

Career[]

Dacosta played for Aiyinase-based Karela United helping them to gain promotion into the Ghana Premier League in 2017.[3][4] He served as captain of the club.[4][5] He moved to Asante Kotoko in July 2019, signing a 3-year deal ahead of the 2019–20 Ghana Premier League season.[5][3] He was the third player to move from Karela to Kotoko within a period of one year, along with and Ismail Abdul-Ganiyu.[6] He played 6 matches for the club before the league was put on hold and later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. After 13 months into his contract, the contract was terminated by the club.[7][4] He subsequently came out to say in a radio interview that he was not bitter about the club's decision.[8][9]

Ashanti Gold[]

Dacosta was signed by Ashanti Gold in September 2020 on a three-year deal ahead of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League along with the club's bid to bolster their squad ahead of the 2020–21 CAF Confederation Cup.[10][11]

References[]

  1. ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Empem Da Costa - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Asante Kotoko capture Ampem Dacosta from Karela United". GhanaSoccernet. 5 July 2019. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "REVEALED: Why Empem Dacosta Has Been Thrown Out Of Asante Kotoko". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  5. ^ a b "OFFICIAL: Ampem Dacosta joins Asante Kotoko - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  6. ^ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (4 July 2019). "Ampem Dacosta pens three year deal with Kotoko". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Kotoko sack defender Empem Dacosta after 13 months". Ghana Sports Online. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 18 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Defender Ampem Dacosta not bitter about Asante Kotoko SACK". GhanaSoccernet. 10 September 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Empem Dacosta Not Disturbed By Contract Termination At Kotoko; Says He's Staying Focused". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  10. ^ "AshantiGold SC complete signing of central defender Empem Dacosta". GhanaSoccernet. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  11. ^ Bonaventure, Kolog Yenwonah. "BREAKING: Ampem Dacosta joins Ashanti Gold SC | Ghana Sports Center". Retrieved 19 March 2021.


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