Meet Huda Issah, RTU's 15-year-old midfield sensation

Huda Issah, a 15-year-old footballer is hoping to feature prominently in the Division One league by propelling his team, Real Tamale United(RTU) return into the Ghana Premier League.

The midfield dynamite is arguably the heartbeat of the team, with his explosive form which has catapulted RTU to fifth on the league table.

 

The Kumasi-based player has so far won the Man of the Match accolade three times, in matches against Mponsuman, Bofoakwa and Kimtampo FC.

 

He has become the toast of fans in the region as many have already compared him to the likes of N'golo Kante, Fabregas and Paul Pogba.

 

But the player admires Arturo Vidal and Luka Modric as his role models and looks forward to playing for some of the top sides including Arsenal, Chelsea and Real Madrid.

 

Young Issah seem to have learnt a lot from his father, Issah Abdul Aziz nicknamed, 'Jaga Maradona' who played for King Faisal with the likes of Bashiru Gambo and Osei Kufuor.

 

RTU are currently participating in the GN Bank Division One League after being relegated to the second tier in the 2013/2014 season.

 

But the team hopes to make a grand return with the help of the young lad Issah and other outstanding players in the team.

 

Coach of RTU,Abdullai Abdul Mumin was full of praises for the young lad saying "he could become one of the best midfielders in the world if he is focused and concentrates on what he is doing now."

 

Issah he said, has incredible strength on the ball, combined with pace and ability to channel accurate passes to his teammates across the field despite his position.

 

"He is not that very 'flashy' kind of players but his strength is the ability to disposes opponents,"he stated.

 

The player he said has provided five assists in the league so far and also looking forward to adding goals to his game. 

 

The coach is also optimistic that the team could return to the team if they are able to solve issues that are off the the pitch including finance and player motivation.

 

"We are doing well but our major challenge is finance and if we get all those issues taken care off, we should return to the premiership,"he stressed.

 

RTU is the home club to Abedi Pele, arguably,Ghana's biggest football icon.