Berekum United Football Club is a Ghanaian professional football club based in Berekum, Bono Region, previously known as Bechem Chelsea Football Club.[1] They compete in the Ghana Premier League, the top-flight of the Ghanaian football system.[2]
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| Full name | Berekum Chelsea Football Club |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Blues |
| Founded | 21 July 2004 |
| Ground | Golden City Park Berekum, Ghana |
| Capacity | 10,000 |
| Owner | Obed Nana Nketiah |
| Chairman | Obed Nana Nketiah |
| Manager | Asare Bediako |
| League | Ghana Premier League |
| 2022–2023 | Ghana Premier League, 8th |
History
The club was formed on 21 July 2004 in the then Brong Ahafo Region of Ghana. In 2008, four years after the inception of the club during that period playing and rising in the lower leagues, it was promoted to the Ghana premier league after winning their zone of the Division One League.[3]
The board of directors heeded the advice by the Ghana Football Association to use the name Berekum Chelsea rather than the Bechem Chelsea. The club was later moved to Bechem and its name changed to Bechem Chelsea in conformity with its home base.[4]
Coffie, the club's Communications Director, said that preparations were underway in developing a football park at Bechem to serve as the team's home ground.[5][6]
The club's name and home kit are inspired by Chelsea. The club played at Ohene Djan Sports Stadium for their first Glo Premier League match on 24 November 2008 and won the match with a 3–2 victory against Liberty Professionals.[7] The club started the 2010–11 Ghanaian Premier League season very strongly and then eventually went on to win the league.[8][9]
Kit sponsor
The Ghanaian Premier League side, have struck a partnership deal with kit manufacturing firm, Puma AG.[10]
Honours
- Ghana Premier League
- Champions: 2010–11
Performance in CAF competitions
- CAF Champions League: 2 appearances
- CAF Confederation Cup: 0 appearances
- CAF Super Cup: 0 appearances
Current squad
First team
As of 3 February 2023.[11]
Note: Flags indicate national team as defined under FIFA eligibility rules. Players may hold more than one non-FIFA nationality.
| No. | Pos. | Nation | Player |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 | DF |  GHA | Prince Anane |
| 20 | MF | GHA | Clenn Afful |
| 22 | GK | GHA | Ernest Sowah |
| 23 | MF | GHA | Dramani Awuah |
| 24 | MF | GHA | Daniel Asoma |
| 25 | DF | GHA | Lord Amoah |
| 29 | MF |  UGA | Denis Kaweesa |
| 30 | GK | GHA | Gregory Sekyere |
| 31 | DF | GHA | Patrick Asiedu |
| 35 | DF | GHA | Haruna Shaibu |
| 56 | DF | GHA | Yaw Dankwah |
| 59 | FW | GHA | Kusi Pandrous |
Former players
Staff
Management
- Chairman:
Obed Nana Nketiah - Vice Chairman: Francis Adjei Yeboah
- Director of Sports: Ralph Gyambrah
- Communications Director: Isaac Amponsah
- Chief Executive Officer: Nana Kwame Nketiah
- Secretary & Assistant CEO: Tetteh Adu Samuel
Sports
- Head Coach: Abdul-Hanan
- Assistant Coach: Randolph Armah
- Head Coach U-20: Randolph Armah
- Assistant Coach U-20: Gyamfi Bright Sowah
Notable players
For all former players with a Wikipedia article see Category:Berekum Chelsea F.C. players
References
External links
- Official website (archived 3 November 2010)