Ebenezer Afriyie Acquah (born 5 January 1992 in Sunyani), simply known as Afriyie Acquah is currently playing at midfielder for Parma, on loan from TSG 1899 Hoffenheim.
Acquah began his career in Glentoran Football Academy in Sunyani where he was raised, which established by Northern Irish club Glentoran F.C. He later transferred to Bechem United as the Northern Irish club unable to sign him, despite he did travel to Belfast to train with the first team for 2 weeks. In April 2009, he played for Bechem United against Italian club Empoli.
On 1 February 2010 Palermo signed Acquah from D.C. United of Ghana for free, but €500,000
On 16 July 2012, Palermo announced to have loaned Acquah to Serie A rivals Parma F.C.; the agreement also includes an option for Parma to acquire half of the player's transfer rights by the end of the season.In January 2013 moved to the Bundesliga club Hoffenheim.
International career
Afriyie was part of the Ghana under 20 team that played in the African Youth Championships 2011 in South Africa. On 26 February 2012, Acquah was called up to the Ghana squad to face Chile. Acquah made his senior Ghana debut against Chile on 29 February 2012 at the PPL Park in Chester, Pennsylvania, USA. On 13 October 2012, in Civo Stadium, Lilongwe he scored a goal for Ghana against Malawi.He will be making his maiden appearance at the World Cup. He has just 3 caps for Ghana scoring ones. He loved to be in the 6 shirt, a shirt he will be wearing at the World Cup for Ghana.
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