From breaking through at Mpumalanga Black Aces to struggling at Cape Town City before loan spells at All Stars and Cape Town Spurs that ultimately led to a stint at Orlando Pirates' feeder team Pele Pele in the ABC Motsepe League.
This was the story of Nana Akosah-Bempah during his time in South Africa until the age of 24, just two years ago.
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