Wahab Ackwei (born 19 October 1996) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for USL Championship club Sporting JAX.
Career 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. On 28 June 2017 he scored the loan goal for Inter Allies in a 1–0 victory over Bechem United. On 8 October 2017 Ackwei scored his team's opening goal from the penalty spot in a 2–0 victory over Medeama S.C. 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.
Ackwei played at the club for three years before leaving at the expiration of his contract during December 2017. 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.
New York Red Bulls II On 14 February 2018 it was announced that Ackwei had signed with New York Red Bulls II.
Richmond Kickers In March 2019, the Richmond Kickers signed Ackwei.
Loudoun United Ackwei signed with Loudoun United on 11 February 2021.
Rio Grande Valley FC On 11 February 2022, Ackwei moved to USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC. On May 5, 2022, Ackwei scored his first goal for RGV during a 3–2 loss to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.
Colorado Springs Switchbacks Following Rio Grande Valley folding Ackewi moved to Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2024 season.
El Paso Locomotive In August 2024, Ackwei was traded to El Paso Locomotive in exchange for Justin Dhillon.
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.
Career statistics
ClubSeasonLeagueCupAppearance in the U.S. Open CupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsInter Allies2015Ghana Premier League12000––1202016Ghana Premier League21000––2102017Ghana Premier League23300––233Total563000000563New York Red Bulls II2018USL70––0070Richmond Kickers2019USL League One25011–002612020USL League One13000–00130Total380110000391Loudoun United FC2021USL Championship9000–0090Rio Grande Valley FC Toros2022USL Championship31220–00151202323210–00242Total634300000654Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC2024USL Championship5110–0061Total5110000061El Paso Locomotive FC2024USL Championship9000–0090202521220–10242Total302200010332Career total1921071001020011
Honours Individual USL Championship All League Second Team: 2022
References
External links
Wahab Ackwei at Inter Allies FC Wahab Ackwei at WorldFootball.com