# Wahab Ackwei

Wahab Ackwei (born 19 October 1996) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for USL Championship club El Paso Locomotive.

## Career
### Inter Allies

Ackwei made his debut in Ghanaian professional football during the 2015 season with Inter Allies FC in the Ghanaian Division One. Ackwei scored his first goal for Inter Allies on 20 March 2017 in a 1–0 victory over Tema Youth F.C. On 28 June 2017 he scored the loan goal for Inter Allies in a 1–0 victory over Bechem United. On 8 October 2017 Ackwei scored his team's opening goal from the penalty spot in a 2–0 victory over Medeama S.C. At the conclusion of the 2017 season in which he scored 3 goals in 23 appearances it was reported that clubs from Europe and Major League Soccer were in pursuit of the defender.
Ackwei played at the club for three years before leaving at the expiration of his contract during December 2017. After leaving Inter Allies, it was reported that Ackwei had an offer from Accra Hearts of Oak after a deal with Danish club Viborg FF failed to materialize.

### New York Red Bulls II

On 14 February 2018 it was announced that Ackwei had signed with New York Red Bulls II.

### Richmond Kickers

In March 2019, the Richmond Kickers signed Ackwei.

### Loudoun United

Ackwei signed with Loudoun United on 11 February 2021.

### Rio Grande Valley FC

On 11 February 2022, Ackwei moved to USL Championship side Rio Grande Valley FC. On May 5, 2022, Ackwei scored his first goal for RGV during a 3–2 loss to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.

### Colorado Springs Switchbacks

Following Rio Grande Valley folding Ackewi moved to Colorado Springs Switchbacks ahead of their 2024 season.

### El Paso Locomotive

In August 2024, Ackwei was traded to El Paso Locomotive in exchange for Justin Dhillon.

## Career statistics

    As of 15 March 2025
| Club | Season | League | League | League | Cup | Cup | Continental | Continental | Other | Other | Total | Total |
| Club | Season | Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals |
| Inter Allies | 2015 | Ghana Premier League | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 12 | 0 |
| Inter Allies | 2016 | Ghana Premier League | 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 21 | 0 |
| Inter Allies | 2017 | Ghana Premier League | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 23 | 3 |
| Inter Allies | Total | Total | 56 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 56 | 3 |
| New York Red Bulls II | 2018 | USL | 7 | 0 | – | – | – | – | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| Richmond Kickers | 2019 | USL League One | 25 | 0 | 1 | 1 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 26 | 1 |
| Richmond Kickers | 2020 | USL League One | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Richmond Kickers | Total | Total | 38 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 39 | 1 |
| Loudoun United FC | 2021 | USL Championship | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | 2022 | USL Championship | 31 | 2 | 2 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 15 | 1 |
| Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | 2023 | USL Championship | 23 | 2 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 24 | 2 |
| Rio Grande Valley FC Toros | Total | Total | 63 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 65 | 4 |
| Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | 2024 | USL Championship | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC | Total | Total | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| El Paso Locomotive FC | 2024 | USL Championship | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 |
| El Paso Locomotive FC | 2025 | USL Championship | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | – | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| El Paso Locomotive FC | Total | Total | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Career total | Career total | Career total | 173 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 178 | 9 |
* ↑ Appearance in the U.S. Open Cup

## Honours

Individual
* USL Championship All League Second Team: 2022