Joseph Bempah

Joseph "Joja" Owusu Bempah (born 5 September 1995) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.

Club career Ghanaian Premier League Born in Offinso, Ashanti Region, Ghana, Bempah played with several clubs in his early years, including King Faisal Babes, Real Tamale United and New Edubiase United. He joined Accra Hearts of Oak in 2012 and since the beginning of 2013 he became the first squad player. During the time he played with the club he was also awarded with a captain's armband. At the beginning of 2017, after the end of contract with his former club Hearts of Oak, he permanently moved to Bechem United as a free agent, but shortly after he terminated the deal.

Move to Europe: Vojvodina Bempah moved to the Serbian SuperLiga side Vojvodina at the beginning of 2017, but due to administrative problems, he officially joined the club in May same year. He made his debut in 35 fixture of the 2016–17 season, replacing Siniša Babić in 84 minute of the match against Radnički Niš. On 7 June 2017, Bempah signed a three-year contract with the club. He scored his first goal for Vojvodina in opening match of the 2017–18 Serbian SuperLiga season for 1–0 win over Čukarički on 21 July 2017. Bempah also scored in the first match he started on the field, against Radnik Surdulica next week. On 9 August 2017, Bempah scored in 2–0 away win against Borac Čačak, helping Vojvodina to make 4th successive win and collect all 12 points at the beginning of the domestic competition in Serbia. At early December 2017, Bempah and Vojvodina mutually terminated the contract.

International career Bempah captained Ghana national under-20 football team at the 2015 African U-20 Championship, where he won bronze medal, beating Mali for the third place on the tournament. Bempah was also a squad member at the 2015 FIFA U-20 World Cup, where he capped on match against Austria in a group stage.

Honours Ghana U20 African U-20 Championship bronze medal: 2015