Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu debuts for Great Olympics against Bechem United

Former Ghana star Emmanuel Agyemang-Badu made his debut for Great Olympics on Wednesday in the GHALCA Top 6.

Agyemang-Badu, who signed a one-year contract last week, played in the GHALCA G6 defeat to last season’s MTN FA Cup finalist Bechem United at the Accra Sports Stadium.

The 31-year-old wore his favourite number 8 shirt and gave a positive account of himself, but he ended up on the losing side.

Great Olympics were beaten 5-4 on penalties after a goalless draw in regulation time. He left Chinese side Qingdao in January 2022, and it took him more than six months to find another club.

Olympics were keen on building a formidable side for the upcoming season and have replaced James Akaminko who left for Tanzanian Premier League side Azam FC with Badu.

Agyemang spent almost a decade at Udinese where he established himself as one of the club’s best midfielders.

He also had stints with Hellas Verona, Bursaspor, and other clubs.

With the Black Stars, Badu made 78 appearances and scored 11 goals.