Richmond Lamptey joins Rwandan Premier League side APR FC

Former Asante Kotoko midfielder Richmond Lamptey has officially completed his transfer to Rwandan Premier League team Armée Patriotique Rwandaise Football Club (APR FC).

The 27-year-old was unveiled on Friday after departing from the Porcupine Warriors just a few days earlier.

Lamptey, who had only two months remaining on his contract with Kotoko, agreed to an early termination. The Ghanaian club is set to receive $150,000 as a transfer fee for the midfielder. Lamptey has signed a two-year deal with APR FC ahead of the upcoming season.

In the 2023/24 season, Lamptey made 17 appearances for Asante Kotoko, contributing five assists.

Despite the club’s sixth-place finish in the Ghana Premier League, Lamptey was instrumental in improving the team’s performance in the latter part of the season. His impressive form earned him a spot in the final Black Stars squad for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Ivory Coast.

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Although Lamptey played a key role in Kotoko’s late-season revival, he chose not to renew his contract with the Kumasi-based club. He will now continue his career in Rwanda, aiming to make a significant impact with APR FC.

This transfer is part of a broader restructuring effort by Asante Kotoko, who have offloaded more than 20 players ahead of the new season as they aim to build a squad capable of competing for titles.

Lamptey’s move marks a new chapter in his career, and he will be looking to leverage his experience and skills to succeed in the Rwandan Premier League.