FORMER Colchester United loanee Kwesi Appiah has signed for National League side Boreham Wood.

The 32-year-old striker, who was released by League Two side Crawley Town earlier this month, has agreed a two-year deal, at Meadow Park.

Appiah spent almost the whole of last season on loan at the U's, making a total of 14 league and cup appearances for the club and scoring three times in an injury-hit campaign.

 

Boreham Wood manager Luke Garrard told the club's website: “I’m really happy to have signed Kwesi.

"He is someone that I have admired for some time, he will bolster what we have in the forward areas and bring a much needed experience to the group.

"His goal scoring record has been very good in recent years and we hope he can bring an additional goal threat to our attacking unit.

"Having met him and had some very detailed talks, he will definitely have an important role in leading the group. I look forward to working with him.”

 

Appiah, whose final Colchester appearance came in late February prior to Ben Garner's arrival as head coach after his season was cut short by injury, is now departing Crawley.

The Ghana international joined Crawley in August 2021, scoring 11 goals in 26 league games in the 2021/22 season.

In total, Appiah made nearly 50 appearances for Crawley and the former Crystal Palace and AFC Wimbledon striker is now looking to move on to pastures new.