Debutants Accra Lions FC have outdoored UK-based midfielder Oscar Boateng has their last signing before their first-ever top-flight match on Friday, 29 October 2021, in the 2021/22 Ghana Premier League opener.
A club statement read: ''Last but not least, ALFC has the pleasure to welcome Oscar Boateng. The 18-year-old defensive midfielder joins us as a free agent from the United Kingdom. ''
Boateng has been handed the number 6 jersey.
Head of Scouting at the club Paul Goodrich is quoted as saying: ''Oscar's playing style is visibly British. He will definitely increase the versatility of our game.''
Accra Lions had a decent pre-season after finishing third in the Division One League Super Cup.
They open their campaign against Real Tamale United at the Accra Sports Stadium.