Elmina Sharks forward Benjamin Bernard Boateng signs for Al Ittihad Alexandria in Egypt

Published on: 10 September 2021

Elmina Sharks FC striker Benjamin Bernard Boateng has completed a transfer to Egyptian Premier League club Al Ittihad Alexandria SC, GHANAsoccernet.com can confirm.

Boateng sealed his move to the Maghrebian club on Friday after penning a three-year contract following a successful medical examination.

GHANAsoccernet.com understands Sharks will earn around US$100,000 from sale of their top marksman.

Boateng played a crucial role to help the Elmina based club to secure a top-flight spot for next season after beating giants Asante Kotoko SC on the final day.

He has been lethal in front of goal for Sharks in the past three seasons in the Ghanaian top division having scored 15 goals in 43 appearances.

Boateng netted 8 goals in 25 matches in the 2020/2021 campaign and also won four man of the match awards.

He becomes the second player from the Ghanaian top-flight to sign for Ittihad after Bechem United skipper Moro Salifu who completed his switch a fortnight ago.

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