African Players at GAIS
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22African players
2Nations (3+)
2Current
GAIS have fielded 22 African players from 13 countries according to Wikidata.
The best-represented nation is Nigeria with 5 players.
The earliest arrival on record is Samir Bakaou (1984).
2 African players currently on the books: Ibrahim Diabate and Blessing Dankwah.
Samir Bakaou scored the most goals for the club among them (37).
Nationalities on the map
All players
| Player | Nation | Years | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razak Omotoyossi |  Benin | 2010–2011 | 26 | 8 |
| Peter Ijeh |  Nigeria | 2012–2012 | 18 | 2 |
| Luther Singh |  South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Sheriff Suma |  Sierra Leone | 2007–2008 | 14 | 0 |
| Teteh Bangura | Sierra Leone | 2016–2016 | – | – |
| Yussif Chibsah |  Ghana | 2015–2015 | 14 | 1 |
| Amadaiya Rennie |  Liberia | 2011–2011 | 5 | 1 |
| Prince Ikpe Ekong | Nigeria | 2006–2008 | 46 | 1 |
| Richard Ekunde |  DR Congo | 2006–2015 | 185 | 1 |
| Ibrahim Diabate now |  Ivory Coast | 2025–now | – | – |
| Prince Efe Ehiorobo | Nigeria | 2003–2006 | 52 | 8 |
| Muhammed Abdulrahman | Nigeria | 2011– | 1 | 0 |
| Reuben Ayarna | Ghana | 2008–2015 | 132 | 3 |
| Richard Emeka Friday | Nigeria | 2022–2024 | 42 | 8 |
| Samir Bakaou |  Tunisia | 1984–1990 | 109 | 37 |
| Eric Bassombeng |  Cameroon | 2011–2012 | 42 | 6 |
| Boris Lumbana | DR Congo | ?– | – | – |
| Harun Ibrahim |  Ethiopia | 2021–2025 | 80 | 8 |
| Pule Maraisane | South Africa | ?– | – | – |
| Blessing Dankwah now | Ghana | 2026–now | – | – |
| Bala Musa Bajaha |  Gambia | 2001–2001 | – | – |
| Elias Zemmale |  Morocco | ?– | – | – |
Years and appearances from Wikidata career statements (league appearances where recorded).