Abel Manomey

Abel Manomey (born 6 July 1991) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who last played as a forward for Ghanaian Premier League side Dreams F.C. He previously featured for the Accra Hearts of Oak and Accra Great Olympics. Born in Accra, Manomey is known for advocating for footballers to start planning their life after football due to the inconsistencies in playing football in Africa and specifically locally in Ghana. After completing his secondary school education he moved to Mount Mary College of Education in Somanya to pursue a diploma in Education. He later moved to University of Education, Winneba to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Health Physical Education Recreation and Sports. He later went back to pursue a Master of Philosophy (MPhil) in Health Physical Education Recreation and Sports at the same university completing in 2020. Whilst studying at UEW, he was drafted in the school's football team.

Club career

Accra Hearts of Oak Manomey played colts football in Ghana before securing a move to Ghanaian giants Accra Hearts of Oak. On 18 February 2017, he scored his debut premier league goal against Ashanti Gold SC, scoring the consolation goal in a 3–1 loss to Olympics. The club was relegated from the league at the end of the season, but he still remained as the club's top scorer. He returned to the club to feature for them in the Ghana Division One League serving as the club captain at a point in time.

Dreams FC Manomey joined Ghanaian club Dreams FC in April 2020. He signed a two-year deal with the Accra-based side after passing his mandatory medical check up. He was later named on the club's squad list for the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season.

College career Manomey played for the University of Education, Winneba (UEW) football team on both occasions whilst studying for his degree and masters. He is a Christian who worships as a Roman Catholic. He has an elder brother who is a Roman Catholic priest, Rev. Fr. Jerry Manomey.