Friday, 6 June 2014

BRIEF PROFILE OF JOHN BOYE




John Boye (born 23 April 1987 in Accra) plays as a defender and midfielder for Ligue 1 club Rennes,

Boye began his career with Schwepps' youth academy, where he played alongside Mohammed Iddi, he then later went on to play at Pro Consult Sports Academy and Miracle FC before joining Premier League side Hearts of Lions playing along sides Jerry Akaminko in defense for the Kpando lads.

Boye moved to Stade Rennais (Rennes) on 29 July 2008 after a two-week trial, he first arrived at Rennes on loan on 1 September 2008 from Ghana Premier League club Heart of Lions with an option to buy,and returned to Heart of Lions on 30 June 2009.

International career

On 17 June 2008, Boye was called up for the Ghana Black Stars, his debut was on 22 June 2008 against Gabon. Boye was included in the Ghana national team's 23-man squad for the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations in January 2012 and he made his tournament debut in the 2012 Africa Cup of Nations match against Botswana on 24 January 2012. He likes to wear the number 21 Jersey. He will be making his first appearance at the World Cup.

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