Talented midfielder Uriah Asante has joined Bahraini side Al Riffa on a one-year deal, GHANASoccernet.com can exclusively report.

The 23-year-old moved to the Middle East a free transfer after seeing out his contract with Tunisian side EGS Gafsa.

Asante’s five goals in 20 league appearances helped Gafsa to remain in the Tunisian Ligue 1.

The former Hearts of Oak player played his first match for Al Riffa against Malkiya on Monday in a friendly.