Ghana midfielder Ebenezer Ofori starts pre-season with New York City in UAE

Ghana midfielder Ebenezer Aidoo has started pre-season with New York City in the United Arab Emirates.

The 24-year-old is on an extended loan deal with the Major Soccer League side from German outfit Stuttgart.

The Ghana international is expected to be key for the side ahead of the start of the MLS season.

Ofori could be awarded with a permanent contract at the end of the upcoming season.

He scored a goal in 27 appearances for the side as they finished third last season in the Eastern Conference.