Ghanaian goalkeeper Shaibu Rafique Issah has attracted interest from two European clubs following his impressive performances for Samartex FC and the Ghana U-20 national team, the Black Satellites.
The 19-year-old shot-stopper, Sports World Ghana can exclusively report is being monitored by Dutch giants AFC Ajax and Belgian side Zulte Waregem as both clubs continue to assess his potential ahead of a possible future transfer move.
Rafique Issah has emerged as one of the promising young goalkeeping talents in Ghana, earning recognition for his composure, reflexes, and ability to command his area despite his young age. His performances in the Ghana Premier League with Samartex have helped him gain attention beyond the domestic scene, with scouts from Europe now keeping a close watch on his development.
The young goalkeeper was recently handed the responsibility of protecting the post for the Black Satellites during the WAFU Zone B U-20 Championship in Côte d’Ivoire, where Ghana competed against some of the best youth teams in the sub-region.
Although Ghana’s campaign ended with elimination from the tournament, Rafique Issah’s individual displays have continued to attract positive reviews, further increasing interest in his services.
Ajax, known for developing young talents and providing opportunities for emerging players to progress into top-level football, are believed to be among the clubs following the goalkeeper’s progress. Meanwhile, Zulte Waregem are also monitoring his situation as they look to strengthen their squad with promising young prospects.
A potential move to Europe could represent another major step in the career of the teenage goalkeeper, who has already shown significant promise at both club and international levels.
With his continued growth and increasing attention from foreign clubs, Shaibu Rafique Issah could become the latest Ghanaian goalkeeper to make a breakthrough move to European football.
