Ghana international midfielder Stella Nyamekye has completed a loan move to Fort Lauderdale United FC from NWSL side NJ/NY Gotham FC ahead of the 2025
Ghana international midfielder Stella Nyamekye has completed a loan move to Fort Lauderdale United FC from NWSL side NJ/NY Gotham FC ahead of the 2025/26 Gainbridge Super League season.
The transfer is subject to league and federation approval.
The 19-year-old, regarded as one of the most exciting young prospects, arrives in Florida to strengthen Fort Lauderdale’s midfield as they prepare for a title push.
Nyamekye’s rise has been swift, beginning her career with Dreamz Ladies in the Ghana Women’s Premier League, where she scored 31 goals in 41 appearances before sealing a high-profile switch to Gotham in December 2024.
Experience And Talent
Nyamekye has already made her NWSL debut and featured in two matches for Gotham. On the international stage, she made her Black Queens debut in 2023 at just 17 years old and played a crucial role in Ghana’s bronze medal win at the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations.
She also captained Ghana’s U-20 side at the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup, contributing two goals and an assist.
Game-Changing Talent
Fort Lauderdale’s General Manager Aly Hassan described Nyamekye as a “game-changing talent,” praising her creativity and technical qualities as vital assets for the team’s midfield.
Nyamekye is expected to play a pivotal role in Fort Lauderdale’s Super League campaign as they set their sights on challenging for the title.
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