French Club Troyes Announce Signing of Ghanaian Teen Henry Oware

• Ghanaian defender Henry Oware has joined French club Troyes AC
• The teen sensation joined the French club from West Africa Football Academy
• Oware will join the B side as he continues his development in the game

French Ligue 1 side, ES Troyes AC have completed the signing of Ghanaian defender Henry Oware in the winter transfer window.

The 18-year-old joins Troyes on a three-year deal from West Africa Football Academy.

Oware will start off with the Troyes B side before warming his way into the first team of the French outfit.

Troyes confirmed the signing of the versatile defender on their official website after he successfully passed his medical.

"ESTAC is pleased to announce the signing of the first professional contracts of Tarek Issaoui and Henry Oware. The two defenders are now engaged with the Trojan club until June 30, 2026. The whole club wishes them a lot of success in Blue & White!," wrote the club.

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Trained at ESTAC, Tarek Issaoui joined the Trojan training center in 2019. Henry Oware arrives from the West African Football Academy (Ghana), where he was able to show the extent of his qualities," added Troyes.

Oware has been an important player for WAFA since joining the club last season, making 19 Ghana Premier League appearances before they were demoted to the first division.

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