Kings Palace versatile left footed player, Emmanuel Arthur has got his Access Bank Division One league 2023/24 season to a great start, as he scored the only goal to secure victory for the pride of Akwamu lads on Sunday, October 15, 2023.
The Match Day 2 encounter, played at the Akotex Park in Akosombo, saw Arthur slot in a brilliant strike in additional time of the first half in the tough clash between the two sides.
Emma, known for his wonderful pull outs and great shots already has an assist to his name this season, during their 2-2 opening match against Still Believe Fc at Dawu on Saturday, October 7. He gave an assist to Bless Benuyena’s goal which canceled the home side’s lead in the first half.
The 19-year-old who still wears his favorite # 17 jersey found the back of the net on the 45+3’ after he beautifully controlled a cross from Alex Asamoah Jnr.
The win becomes the 3rd for Kings Palace Fc, as they are yet to lose to the Prampram lads in 5 matches in the Division One league. Kings Palace have secured 2 draws away; 0-0 in the 2021/22 season and 1-1 in the 2022/23 season.
However, three of their home matches have been won; a dramatic 3-2 in the 2021/22 season and a sumptuous 2-1 win on match Day 10 of the 2022/23 season. In their 1-0 win against Uncle T, Arthur played 3 roles, left wing, left back and midfield.
Arthur, hopes to continue his fine form this season, as he played the entirety of the 2022/23 season without a booking or an injury.
Adjudged the Player of the 2022/23 season for Kings Palace Fc, Arthur scored 4 goals, gave 4 assists and won 2 Player of the Match accolades from 29 league matches and 2 Mtn Fa Cups.
Emmanuel Arthur who has risen through the youth team of Kings Palace for the past three years is currently the Team captain and is leading well.
Kings Palace currently lies 3rd with 4 points +1 goal and will next travel to face Accra Athletic at the Tema Stadium on Monday, October 23 for Match Day 3.
By: Davis Nii Attuquaye Clottey
