Augustine Boakye: From GPL assist king to World Cup

Thu 04th Jun, 2026 20:17

In the 2020/21 Ghana Premier League season, a young Augustine Boakye took the league by storm, registering 12 assists for WAFA SC â€” the highest by any player that season.

His creativity, vision, and ability to unlock defences earned him recognition as the league's best playmaker.

Five years later, the former WAFA star is representing Ghana on the biggest stage of all: the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

The more interesting fact about Boakye's inclusion is the fact that he is the only uncapped player looking to grab the first opportunity on the pitch with both hands.

The skillful midfielder is touted to fill in the void left by Mohammed Kudus, who missed out on the final squad, having sustained an injury while on duty at Tottenham Hotspur.

Boakye's journey is a true testament to the talent nurtured in the Ghana Premier League. Despite the challenges facing domestic football, the league continues to produce players capable of competing at the highest level.

He is one of seven players in Carlos Queiroz's final 26-man squad who have Ghana Premier League roots. Others include Benjamin Asare (Hearts of Oak), Baba Rahman (Asante Kotoko), Gideon Mensah (WAFA SC), Abdul Fatawu Issahaku (Dreams FC), Prince Adu Kwabena (Bechem United), and Jonas Adjetey (Berekum Chelsea).

For Boakye, the journey from WAFA to the World Cup is complete. For the Ghana Premier League, his success is proof that the domestic game remains a vital pipeline for national team talent.

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Augustine Boakye: From GPL assist king to World Cup

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