Ghanaian winger Amidu Acquah signs with Romanian third‑tier club CSM Unirea Alba Iulia
20‑year‑old Amidu Acquah leaves Asante Kotoko after contract expires at end of 2025/26 season
In Brief
- •20‑year‑old Amidu Acquah leaves Asante Kotoko after contract expires at end of 2025/26 season
- •He joins Romanian Liga III side CSM Unirea Alba Iulia on a permanent deal
- •The move marks Acquah’s first overseas club experience
- •Acquah scored 4 goals in 26 appearances during the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League season
- •Unirea Alba Iulia, founded 1924, has competed in Romania’s top flight and won the second division twice
Why It Matters
The transfer illustrates the growing trend of Ghanaian talent seeking opportunities in European leagues, offering players exposure to different playing styles and development pathways. For CSM Unirea Alba Iulia, acquiring a young, goal‑scoring winger could strengthen their squad as they aim to climb the Romanian football pyramid.
Key Details
- Player
- Amidu Acquah
- Age
- 20
- Previous club
- Asante Kotoko
- New club
- CSM Unirea Alba Iulia
- League
- Liga III (Romania)
- Contract type
- Permanent
- 2025/26 goals
- 4
- 2025/26 appearances
- 26
Context & Background
Asante Kotoko is a prominent Ghanaian club that has nurtured young talent, while CSM Unirea Alba Iulia, founded in 1924, has a history of competing in Romania’s top divisions and has recently undergone a municipal ownership transition.
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