Nohan Kenneh


Nohan Kenneh is a Liberian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Tranmere Rovers and the Liberia national team. He is a former England youth international.

Early and personal life

Kenneh was born in Liberia, moving to the United Kingdom as a refugee at the age of six.

Club career

After playing in the youth teams of Bradford City and York City, Kenneh spent eight years with Leeds United, and was an unused first-team substitute on a number of occasions. He received a yellow card for his celebrations as an unused substitute in a Premier League match against Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Kenneh signed for Scottish club Hibernian in May 2022 on a three-year contract, with effect from 1 July. On 9 July 2022, he debuted for Hibernian during a 5–0 win over Clyde. On 13 August 2022, he scored his first professional goal in Hibernian's 2–1 loss away at Livingston in the Scottish Premiership.
Kenneh was loaned to Ross County in January 2023, and to English club Shrewsbury Town in July 2023.
On 1 January 2025, Kenneh returned on loan to Ross County until the end of the season. He was released by Hibernian in May 2025, at the end of his contract.
In July 2025 he signed for Tranmere Rovers.

International career

Kenneh represented England at under-16 and under-17 youth international levels. He was called-up by his native country Liberia in March 2023, and made his first full international appearance in a 2–2 draw with South Africa on 24 March.

Style of play

Kenneh prefers to play as a holding midfielder, but he can also play as a central defender.