Daniel Afriyie Barnieh’s time at Accra Hearts of Oak will continue into the 2022/23 season after the striker extended his contract at the club.
Following a thoroughly successful start to life with the Phobians, which included winning the Ghana Premier League, FA Cup and the President’s cup. This season he has maintained the exceptionally high levels of performance that have made him integral to Slavko Matic, and a firm favourite with Hearts of Oak fans.
After a successful season with Hearts of Oak, the former U-20 captain is on the radar of many European clubs and from all indications, he’s ready to ply his trade outside the shores of Ghana.
The Ghana U23 player has been in great form for the home-based Ghana national team as he contributed immensely to their qualification for the 2022 CHAN tournament.
Afriyie Barnieh scored three goals in four matches in the qualifiers against Benin and Nigeria, earning in place in the Black Star’s final squad for the World Cup in Qatar.
The young attacker was handed his very first start for Ghana at the senior level as the Black Stars beat the Swiss team by a 2-0 scoreline.