Swedru, Central Region – As Swedru All Blacks United Football Club prepares for its comeback in Ghana’s Premier League, the club’s management are reportedly keen to bolster the squad by recruiting the enterprising midfielder John Andoh from newly promoted Soccer Intellectuals.
Club Background: Swedru All Blacks United FC
Founded in October 1945 by the Queen Mother of Agona Swedru, All Blacks — affectionately dubbed the Black Magicians or Ozii Ozaa Boys — have long-standing roots in the community. The club’s name and emblem recall matches played by local soldiers against British troops towards the end of the Second World War. Donning white and black kits featuring a skull-and-bone logo, the side lives by its proud motto: “Deeds, not words.” Over the decades, they have left an enduring impression on Ghanaian football. Now back in the Ghana Premier League for the first time since the 2008–09 season, Swedru All Blacks secured promotion after a dominant Division One Zone Two campaign, finishing with 66 points and cementing their status with a 1–1 draw against Soccer Intellectuals on 14 June 2025, when they were officially crowned zone champions.
Player Profile: John Andoh
At just 20, John Andoh has emerged as a creative central midfielder and a linchpin for Soccer Intellectuals’ promotion push. He impressed with his tactical awareness, incisive passing, and ability to control match tempo. Notably, he garnered Eight Man of the Match awards, six goals and five team of the week nomination last season, underscoring his consistent impact on the pitch.
Andoh’s standout performance in the coronation match and other key fixtures have attracted attention from six Premier League clubs, with Swedru All Blacks leading the chase.
Why the Move Matters
For Swedru All Blacks and coach Prince George Koffie, Andoh’s vision and ball control represent the perfect addition to a side brimming with momentum. Under Koffie’s leadership, the club has remained unbeaten in the early part of the season and has earned ‘Coach of the Week’ accolades twice.
Andoh’s arrival would complement seasoned campaigners like Rudolf Mensah — the prolific striker who topped their scoring charts with 24 goals — and rising stars such as midfielder Ebenezer Amoh, a multiple Man of the Match award winner.
Next Steps
Talks between the clubs are reportedly progressing. Soccer Intellectuals are seeking assurances around Andoh’s development, while Swedru All Blacks are confident of presenting a compelling proposal, including assured first-team football. Should the deal conclude successfully, Andoh would not simply reinforce Swedru’s midfield; he would signal the club’s serious intent in top‑flight competition.
