Ghanaian striker Kwame Peprah continues to make an impressive statement in Asian football after receiving another individual recognition, with his club, Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC, celebrating him as the winner of the Best Player of the Tournament award.
The Cambodian club announced the achievement on its official Instagram page, sharing a photograph of the 25-year-old forward proudly holding his trophy after another memorable chapter in his football career.
The latest recognition adds to what has been an extraordinary period for the former King Faisal attacker, who has transformed his career in Cambodia and established himself as one of the most productive Ghanaian forwards playing outside the country.
Peprah’s rise has been built on goals, consistency and an impressive ability to deliver in important matches. His performances have earned him individual honours, domestic silverware and recognition on the continental stage.
A season to remember
The 2025/26 campaign was arguably the most productive of Peprah’s professional career. He scored 24 goals and provided four assists in 28 Cambodian Premier League appearances, contributing directly to 28 goals.
His impressive scoring record earned him the Cambodian Premier League Golden Boot, while his overall performances also secured him the Best Player award and a place in the Team of the Season.
Peprah also collected six Most Valuable Player awards during the campaign, underlining his influence and consistency throughout the season.
His goals played a significant role in helping Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC secure the Cambodian Premier League championship with 66 points.
The Ghanaian forward was undoubtedly one of the central figures behind the club’s successful campaign, rewarding the confidence placed in him with outstanding attacking performances.
Dominating the Asian continental stage
Peprah carried his remarkable scoring form into the 2025/26 AFC Challenge League, where he emerged as the competition’s leading goalscorer.
The Ghanaian forward scored eight goals in eight appearances to claim the AFC Challenge League Golden Boot, further demonstrating his ability to deliver against international opposition.
He also registered two assists in the competition, contributing to Svay Rieng’s impressive journey to the final.
Unfortunately, the Cambodian side missed out on the continental trophy after suffering a heartbreaking 4-3 extra-time defeat to Kuwait SC in the final.
Nevertheless, Peprah’s individual achievement remained a major highlight of the competition, with the Asian Football Confederation recognising him as the tournament’s leading scorer.
His performances demonstrated that his goalscoring ability was not restricted to domestic competition.
From King Faisal to Orlando Pirates and Kerala Blasters
Born on December 16, 2000, in Kumasi, Ghana, Kwame Peprah began attracting attention through his performances for King Faisal in the Ghana Premier League.
His breakthrough came during the 2020/21 campaign, when he scored 12 league goals, becoming King Faisal’s leading scorer and one of the exciting young attacking talents in Ghanaian football.
His impressive performances attracted interest from South Africa, and in August 2021, he secured a move to one of the continent’s most recognised clubs, Orlando Pirates.
At Orlando Pirates, Peprah made an encouraging start, scoring seven league goals in his debut season. His performances also earned him the club’s Player of the Season recognition and a nomination for the DStv Premiership Young Player of the Season award.
However, opportunities became more difficult to secure in subsequent seasons, leading to loan spells at Maritzburg United in South Africa and Hapoel Hadera in Israel.
He subsequently joined Kerala Blasters in India’s Indian Super League in August 2023.
Although he showed flashes of his attacking qualities in India, his time there did not produce the consistency he would eventually find in Cambodia.
In July 2025, Peprah joined Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng FC, a move that would prove to be a defining turning point in his career.
He quickly established himself as an important figure in the team’s attacking department, rewarding the club’s confidence with goals, assists and match-winning performances.
His journey demonstrates the importance of persistence, patience and finding the right football environment.
An impressive collection of honours
Peprah’s achievements in Cambodia have been particularly impressive, having won the Cambodian Premier League championship, the 2025/26 Golden Boot, the Best Player award and a place in the Team of the Season.
He also claimed the AFC Challenge League Golden Boot after finishing as the competition’s leading goalscorer with eight goals.
His achievements include the Cambodian Super Cup triumphs in 2025 and 2026, further strengthening his growing reputation in Asian football.
The Ghanaian has also helped Svay Rieng reach the AFC Challenge League final, demonstrating his ability to influence matches beyond the domestic competition.
Black Stars: Is it time to give Peprah an opportunity?
Perhaps the most interesting conversation surrounding Peprah’s resurgence is his potential involvement with the senior Black Stars.
Despite his impressive club performances, the Kumasi-born forward has yet to earn a senior international cap for Ghana.
He has, however, represented Ghana at the under-23 level, recording four appearances and three goals in 2021.
His current performances should put him firmly in the conversation for a senior national team opportunity.
Ghana have often searched for reliable attacking options capable of providing goals, physical presence and competition in the forward positions.
Peprah offers several qualities that could interest the national team technical handlers.
His 24 league goals in 28 appearances represent a significant achievement, while his eight goals in the AFC Challenge League demonstrate that his scoring ability extends beyond domestic football.
His confidence, consistency and ability to influence important matches are additional qualities that could make him an interesting option for the Black Stars.
His experience in South Africa, India and Cambodia has also exposed him to different football environments and playing styles, which could be valuable if he receives an opportunity to represent Ghana at senior level.
At 25, Peprah still has several productive years ahead of him, and his current performances suggest that his international prospects deserve serious consideration.
Although playing in Cambodia does not automatically guarantee national team selection, his numbers, individual awards and continental performances provide sufficient reasons for the technical team to monitor him closely.
The Black Stars need competition in their attacking department, and Peprah could provide another option for the coaching staff to assess.
A Ghanaian story worth celebrating
Kwame Peprah’s story is one of perseverance, determination and career revival.
From establishing himself at King Faisal to earning recognition at Orlando Pirates, experiencing difficult spells abroad and eventually becoming one of Cambodia’s most celebrated attacking players, he has continued to work towards establishing himself.
Today, he is collecting individual awards, winning championships and representing Ghanaian football on the Asian stage.
His latest Player of the Tournament recognition is another reminder of the progress he has made.
For Ghana, the question is no longer simply whether Kwame Peprah has potential. His performances have provided substantial evidence of his attacking qualities.
The bigger question is whether the Black Stars technical team will give this in-form Ghanaian forward an opportunity to demonstrate those qualities on the international stage.
Kwame Peprah has rediscovered his goalscoring touch, earned recognition and established himself in Cambodia. A senior Black Stars opportunity could be the next major chapter in his remarkable football journey.
