Wahab Ackwei
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 19 October 1996 | ||
| Place of birth | Accra, Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.83 m (6 ft 0 in) | ||
| Position | Defender | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Sporting JAX | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2017 | Inter Allies | 56 | (3) |
| 2018 | New York Red Bulls II | 7 | (0) |
| 2019–2020 | Richmond Kickers | 38 | (0) |
| 2021 | Loudoun United | 9 | (0) |
| 2022–2023 | Rio Grande Valley FC | 55 | (4) |
| 2024 | Colorado Springs Switchbacks | 5 | (1) |
| 2024–2025 | El Paso Locomotive | 30 | (2) |
| 2026– | Sporting JAX | – | (–) |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 22:58, 26 October 2025 (UTC) | |||
Wahab Ackwei (born 19 October 1996) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for USL Championship club Sporting JAX.
Inter Allies
Ackwei made his debut in Ghanaian professional football during the 2015 season with Inter Allies FC in the Ghanaian Division One. Ackwei scored his first goal for Inter Allies on 20 March 2017 in a 1–0 victory over Tema Youth F.C.[1] On 28 June 2017 he scored the loan goal for Inter Allies in a 1–0 victory over Bechem United.[2] On 8 October 2017 Ackwei scored his team's opening goal from the penalty spot in a 2–0 victory over Medeama S.C.[3] At the conclusion of the 2017 season in which he scored 3 goals in 23 appearances it was reported that clubs from Europe and Major League Soccer were in pursuit of the defender.[4]
Ackwei played at the club for three years before leaving at the expiration of his contract during December 2017.[5] After leaving Inter Allies, it was reported that Ackwei had an offer from Accra Hearts of Oak after a deal with Danish club Viborg FF failed to materialize.[6]
New York Red Bulls II
On 14 February 2018 it was announced that Ackwei had signed with New York Red Bulls II.[7]
Richmond Kickers
In March 2019, the Richmond Kickers signed Ackwei.[8]
Loudoun United
Ackwei signed with Loudoun United on 11 February 2021.[9]
Rio Grande Valley FC
On 11 February 2022, Ackwei moved to USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC.[10] On May 5, 2022, Ackwei scored his first goal for RGV during a 3–2 loss to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.[11]
Colorado Springs Switchbacks
Following Rio Grande Valley folding Ackewi moved to Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2024 season.[12]
El Paso Locomotive
In August 2024, Ackwei was traded to El Paso Locomotive in exchange for Justin Dhillon.[13]
Sporting JAX
On 27 January 2026, USL Championship expansion club Sporting Club Jacksonville, better known as Sporting JAX, announced the addition of Ackwei to their inaugural roster.[14]
