Kennedy Ashia is a Ghanaian professional footballer.
He was part of the Ghana national U-20 team that won silver at the 2013 African Youth Championships and bronze at the 2013 FIFA U-20 Tournament played in Turkey. He plays as an attacking midfielder or second striker.
Professional career Ashia began playing football with Starke F.C. before turning professional with Ghana Premier League side Liberty Professionals F.C. He joined Al-Hilal Club (Omdurman) of the Sudanese Premier League at age 22.
On 24 February 2013 he scored a brace for Liberty Professionals to help secure a draw with the then defending champions Asante Kotoko. After his exploits during the FIFA U-20 Tournament, he earned a loan move to SK Brann in the Norwegian Premier League. When his loan period ended, he returned to his parent club. Kennedy have played important role for Al Hilal and then for AC Tripoli.
On 8 September 2017, Ashia joined Ethiopian club Sidama Coffee.Kennedy Ashia joins Sidama Bunna in Ethiopia, footy-ghana.com, 8 September 2017 On 10 May 2018 it was then announced, that Ashia had parted ways with the club after 16 appearances.News In Brief – May 10, soccerethiopia.net, 10 May 2018 At the end of the month it was rumored, that Ashia had reported the club over a contractual dispute. With just a little over a month left on his contract, Ashia allegedly fell out with his employers after reminding the club of their obligations towards him.Ashia reports Sidama Bunna to Ethiopia FA, footy-ghana.com, 27 May 2018
In February 2019, Ashia alongside Richard Mpong joined Iraqi Kurdistan Division 1 League side Darbandikhan Sports Club.Kennedy Ashia, Richard Mpong join Iraqi side Darbandikhan SC, ghanasoccernet.com, 7 February 2019 In September 2019, Ashia joined Ethiopian club Welwalo Adigrat on a one-year contract.Kennedy Ashia has joined Ethiopia Premier League side Welwalo AU, herosportsgh.com, 2 September 2019 At the end of February 2020, he mutually parted ways with the club after failing to impress the technical handlers of the club.EXCLUSIVE: Welwalo Adigrat FC part ways with Kennedy Ashia following contract termination, ghanasoccernet.com, 24 February 2020
International career
African Youth Championship Ashia was part of the Ghana Under-20 national team during the qualification rounds for the 2013 African U-20 Championship. In 2013, coach Sellas Tetteh called him up, with Liberty Professional teammates Ebenezer Assifuah and Kwame Boahene, for the Ghana Under-20 national team for the 2013 tournament in Algeria.
FIFA U-20 Championship, Turkey 2013 Ashia was a member of the Ghana Under-20 national team that took part in the 2013 FIFA U-20 tournament in Turkey.
2016 African Nations Championship Ashia played for Ghana's home-based player's national team in the 2016 African Nations Championship qualifying round as they were eliminated by Côte d'Ivoire 2–2 on aggregate through away goals.
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