Justice Blay is being linked with a move from Asante Kotoko to Iraqi side Al-Kadhimiya SC, with speculation in Ghana suggesting the experienced midfielder could be set for a late-career switch abroad.
Transfermarkt lists the 33-year-old’s market value at around €50,000, a relatively modest figure that may encourage Al-Kadhimiya to explore a deal, although the reported probability of the move remains unclear and is currently marked only as “?”. With no contract expiry date publicly recorded for Blay at Kotoko, observers have also raised the possibility that any agreement could hinge on whether he becomes a free agent or is prised away for a small fee.
Blay, a defensive midfielder by trade, has been a regular presence in the Ghana Premier League, where Asante Kotoko currently compete. The Ghanaian has had multiple spells with the Kumasi giants, including a return from Medeama SC in 2022 after an earlier loan stint in 2019-20. His long-standing familiarity with Kotoko’s set-up has made him a dependable option at the base of midfield, valued as much for his positional discipline as for his experience.
In recent seasons his market value has gradually declined from the €125,000 peak he enjoyed around 2020 to the current €50,000, according to Transfermarkt’s data as of January 2026. That trajectory may make a move to a less heralded league more likely as clubs look for affordable, seasoned players to stabilise their squads.
No specific recent match data – such as opponents, dates, scorelines or individual performance metrics – is provided in the available information, so it is not yet possible to gauge how his latest displays might be influencing Al-Kadhimiya’s reported interest.
Born on 5 March 1992 and standing 1.75m tall, the Ghanaian midfielder has built his reputation within domestic football rather than abroad. A switch to Iraq would mark his first venture outside the Ghanaian top flight, potentially offering a fresh tactical challenge and a final chance to broaden his career horizons if the rumoured transfer does materialise.
