Nicholas Opoku

Club career Opoku started his career with Kumasi Corner Babies, before moving to top-tier club Berekum Chelsea. After unpaid wages, he terminated his link with the latter club (which was later sentenced by the Court of Arbitration for Sport to pay him US$279,500 in April 2021) in June 2018.

On 13 July 2018, Opoku signed with Serie A side Udinese until 30 June 2022. He made his debut in Europe on 26 August, replacing Valon Behrami late into a 1–0 home win over Sampdoria.

On 28 January 2020, Opoku joined Ligue 1 club Amiens on loan with an option to buy until 30 June 2020. Despite suffering relegation, his loan was renewed for a further year on 28 August, and he signed a permanent deal with the club in June 2021.

On 19 August 2024, Opoku agreed to a two-year contract with Turkish side Kasımpaşa. On 7 August 2026, he switched teams and countries again, signing a deal of the same duration with Segunda División side Las Palmas.

International career Opoku was a part of the Ghana under 17 squad that competed in 2013 African U-17 Championship. He has also represented the Ghana under-20 team.

In July 2017, Opoku made his senior international debut in a 2–1 defeat against United States. He came as a 38th minute substitute for Rashid Sumaila following his knee injury.