Ghanaian defender Manu Duah signs new contract at San Diego FC

Defender Manu Duah has been rewarded with a new contract at MLS side San Diego FC.The 21-year-old signed a deal that will keep him at San Diego through to the 2029/30 season, with the option of a further year.Duah, a key figure at the Western Conference side, played a pivotal role as the 2025 inaugural side reached the final of their conference.The lanky centre-back made 22 appearances (20 starts) in all competitions, including three appearances in the 2025 Leagues Cup and five starts during SDFCs historic run to the Western Conference Final of the 2025 Audi MLS Cup Playoffs.This season, Duah has played 26 appearances in all competitions, registering one goal and one assist. He also scored a goal in SDFCs 4-1 win over Pumas UNAM in Leg 1 of the first round of the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup.Manu has become an incredibly important player for thisClub, andwevebeen really impressed with the way he has continued to develop since joining San Diego FC, said SDFC Sporting Director Tyler Heaps.He has embraced every challengewevegiven him, taken significant steps in his game, and consistently shown that he can be relied upon at the highest level. This extension is something he has earned through his performances, his work every day, and the commitment he has shown to his development.Wereexcited to continue supporting Manu as he takes the next steps in what we believe can bea very specialcareer.Before moving to the United States, where he first featured for University of California, Santa Barbara, he played for True Life Soccer Academy in Ghana.