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12 Facts About Benjamin Afutu

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Benjamin Afutu Kotey was born on 2 May 1996 and is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Mekelle 70 Enderta.

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Benjamin Afutu helped the club gain promotion to the Ghana Premier League after winning the Division One League Zone II.

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Benjamin Afutu joined Eastern Company in October 2021 before moving to Saudi Arabian side Al-Taqadom in 2022.

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Benjamin Afutu played for Karela United when they played in the Ghana Division One League.

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Benjamin Afutu joined Ghana Premier League side Accra Hearts of Oak in December 2017, after impressing the technical team during pre-season trials.

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Benjamin Afutu signed a three-year deal ahead of the 2018 season.

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Benjamin Afutu only featured in 4 league matches in that season before the league was cancelled due to the Number 12 expose.

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Benjamin Afutu played 29 league matches, scored 5 goals from a defensive midfield position whilst winning man of the match awards against Elmina Sharks and Berekum Chelsea, scoring in both matches, to help Hearts win their 21st league title after a 12-year trophy drought.

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Benjamin Afutu scored two goals on Heart's road to the 2021 Ghanaian FA Cup final.

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In October 2021, Benjamin Afutu joined newly promoted Egyptian club Eastern Company on a three-year contract.

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Benjamin Afutu went on to play in the next six matches before being shown a red card in a league match against Al Ittihad Alexandria on 14 February 2022.

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Benjamin Afutu returned and only played one match against Zamalek in May 2022.