Ghanaian goalkeeper Richard Ofori has arrived in South Africa to finalise a move to Premier Soccer League (PSL) side AmaZulu as a free agent.
Ofori, who left the Orlando Pirates after his contract expired in June 2024, has spent the summer training independently in preparation for his next challenge.
The 30-year-old has been a key figure in South African football since 2018, starting with Maritzburg United, where he quickly established himself as one of the league’s top goalkeepers.
His standout performances at Maritzburg earned him a transfer to the Orlando Pirates, one of the most prestigious clubs in South Africa.
During his time with the Pirates, Ofori played a crucial role in their MTN 8 Cup victory, helping secure a 2-1 win over Bloemfontein Celtic in the final, which ended the club’s six-year trophy drought.
Over his career with both Maritzburg and Pirates, Ofori made over 100 appearances. He now begins a new chapter with AmaZulu, a club aiming to improve on their 11th-place finish last season and qualify for the MTN 8 competition by securing a top-eight spot.
With 33 international caps for Ghana, Ofori brings valuable experience to AmaZulu.
He hopes to help the club replicate their successful 2021/22 season, when they finished as MTN 8 runners-up and reached the CAF Champions League group stages.
Ofori’s most recent appearance for Ghana came at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in a match against Mozambique.