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Samuel Appiah

b. 1985

Ghanaian footballer

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About Samuel Appiah

Born 1985. Samuel Appiah is a Ghanaian association football player.

Samuel Appiah (born March 25, 1985, in Obuasi) is a Ghanaian footballer.

Career

College Appiah attended the Ashgold Academy and Adisadel College (the equivalent of high school in Ghana), and spent four years with the Ajax Football Academy in Kumasi, Ghana between the ages of 13 and 17, before attending and playing soccer at the University of Ghana from 2005 to 2006. He relocated to the United States in 2006 when he was offered a scholarship by Boston University, and subsequently played four years of college soccer for the Terriers.

He appeared in every game of his four-year career, and received several regional and conference honors, being named to America East all-rookie team in 2006, earning second-team all-America East honors as a junior in 2008, and being named to the all-America East first team as a senior in 2009. He was also honored with the athletic department's Simpson Award for enthusiasm and leadership throughout his career.

Professional Appiah was selected in the third round (46th overall) of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft by Houston Dynamo. He made his professional debut on May 1, 2010, in a game against the Kansas City Wizards, and scored his first professional goal in the 88th minute of that game.

After being released by Houston during the 2011 pre-season, Appiah signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Professional Division.

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Boston University

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Samuel Appiah?

Ghanaian footballer

When was Samuel Appiah born?

Samuel Appiah was born on 25 March 1985 in Obuasi.

What is Samuel Appiah's occupation?

Samuel Appiah is an association football player.

What nationality is Samuel Appiah?

Samuel Appiah is Ghanaian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Samuel Appiah

· Wikidata: Q7410775

· DBpedia: Samuel Appiah

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