Kelvin Yeboah continued his strong start in the 2024 Major League Soccer season by scoring his second consecutive goal, helping Minnesota United secure a victory against FC Cincinnati at Allianz Field. The Ghanaian–Italian forward’s decisive header came after the hour mark in a tightly contested match that kept fans on edge until the final whistle.
Key Moment: Yeboah’s Header Follows a Set-Piece Opportunity
The match remained scoreless at halftime, but Minnesota earned a free kick just outside the penalty area in the second half. Tomas Chancalay’s shot struck the post, and Yeboah was quick to react, heading the rebound into the net to give Minnesota an edge. This goal proved to be the match-winner in a thrilling encounter.
Yeboah’s Role and Early Season Performance
Reflecting on the goal, Yeboah explained his decision to let teammates handle the free kick:
“To be honest I wanted to take the freekick because I scored from that position in the Leagues Cup game but you know Joaquin Pareyra and Tomas having been practicing freekicks so I just said okay you guys can take it. But I guess it was a goal that was suppose to come to me,”
he said. The striker, who is the nephew of Ghanaian football legend Tony Yeboah, opened the season with a crucial late equalizer against Austin FC, signaling his intent to be a key contributor for Minnesota.
Impact on Minnesota United’s Season and Yeboah’s International Eligibility
With two goals in as many games, Yeboah has been instrumental in helping Minnesota United extend their unbeaten run at the start of the season. While Yeboah has represented Italy at youth levels, he remains eligible to play for Ghana’s senior national team, keeping his international future open. His promising performances in MLS could play a significant role in shaping his career trajectory and the club’s hopes for success this season.
