Richard Zumah

Richard Agbalegah Zumah (born 15 July 1997 in Accra), is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a Striker for Amanat Baghdad in the Iraqi Premier League.[1]

Richard Zumah
Personal information
Full name Richard Agbalegah Zumah
Date of birth (1997-07-15) July 15, 1997
Place of birth Accra, Ghana
Height 1.89 m (6 ft 2 1⁄2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Club information
Current team
 Amanat Baghdad
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2013−2015 Ambah FC 25 (15)
2015−2018 Emmanuel City 15 (11)
2018 Karbalaa 6 (2)
2018−2019 Emmanuel City 20 (17)
2019− Amanat Baghdad 12 (8)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of February 20, 2019

Club career

Zumah started playing with Ambah FC, in 2015 moved to Emmanuel City FC and played with them three seasons, and appeared at an excellent level, which led many clubs to put it under its radar.[2] In 23 February 2018 he began his professional career when he moved to Karbalaa FC for a short time and played the 2018 season in the Iraqi Premier League,[3] and quickly merged with the team, scored a goal against Naft Al-Wasat SC,[4] and scored against Al-Quwa Al-Jawiya.[5] He then returned to Emmanuel City FC, came back to an excellent level and scored several goals for them.[6][7]

On February 20, 2019, Zumah returned to play in the Iraqi Premier League after moving to Amanat Baghdad Club as a professional player.[8]

References
  1. "محترف افريقي ينضم لأمانة بغداد". alghadpress.com (in Arabic). February 20, 2019.
  2. "Nigerian side Kwara United to try out striker Richard Zumah". ghanasoccernet.com. November 17, 2017.
  3. "نادي كربلاء العراقي يتعاقد مع المحترف الغاني ريتشارد زوما". alkass.net (in Arabic). February 24, 2018.
  4. "Karbalaa Vs Naft Al-Wasat". kooora.com (in Arabic). April 5, 2018.
  5. "رباعية للقوة الجوية في شباك كربلاء مقابل هدف واحد". ninanews.com (in Arabic). June 13, 2018.
  6. "Hearts of Oak drops interest in Richard Zumah, after huge price tag by club". herosportsgh.com. January 19, 2018.
  7. "Zuma still on Hearts radar". adomonline.com. January 23, 2018.
  8. "امانة بغداد يضم الغاني ريتشارد زوما الى صفوفه". alrray.org (in Arabic). February 20, 2019.


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