Stella Nyamekye: Gotham FC transfer midfielder to SK Brann

United States National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL) side Gotham FC have announced the departure of Ghana midfielder Stella Nyamekye to Norwegian club SK Brann.

Gotham FC agreed to transfer Nyamekye to SK Brann for an undisclosed fee pending clearance of her International Transfer Certificate (ITC), the clubs announced Tuesday.

Our Champion 🫶✨ #GothamFC has agreed to a transfer of midfielder Stella Nyamekye to SK Brann.

“We’re proud of the progress Stella has made during her time with Gotham FC. We’re excited to see her take this next step and will be closely following her success at SK Brann.”- Yael… pic.twitter.com/AiXXDEqQqw

— Gotham FC (@GothamFC) March 3, 2026

The 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations bronze medalist joined Gotham ahead of the 2025 NWSL season from Ghanaian side Dreamz Ladies FC, going on to make two league appearances for the club.

Nyamekye won 2025 WAFCON bronze with Ghana

“We’re proud of the progress Stella has made during her time with Gotham FC,” said Yael Averbuch West, the general manager and head of soccer operations for Gotham FC.

“This move gives her the opportunity to step into a new environment and continue building on that growth.

“We’re excited to see her take this next step and will be closely following her success at SK Brann.”

The 20-year-old was part of Gotham’s 2025 Concacaf W Champions Cup-winning team, helping the club claim the first continental trophy awarded in North and Central American and Caribbean professional women’s soccer.

Nyamekye spent the 2025-26 season on loan with Fort Lauderdale United FC before cutting short her loan spell.

She recorded one goal and two assists in 14 appearances during her loan stint at Lauderdale United FC.

Nyamekye is currently with the Black Queens in the United Arab Emirates for the Pink Ladies Cup.

Coach Kim Lars Björkegren’s have recorded two wins, 4-0 each against Hong Kong and Russia with their final game against Tanzania on Friday.