Jerry Akaminko

Jeremiah Akaminko (born 2 May 1988) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Ghana national team playing for Liga 1 Team Persik Kediri.

Club career On 25 August 2008, Akaminko signed with Süper Lig side Orduspor from Heart of Lions on a two-year contract with the side. He was nominated as Defender of the Year 2008 in Ghana. Akaminko's contract was subject to renewal after the initial two years and played his first match on 7 September 2008 against Boluspor. There had been reports that the Heart of Lions captain was on the verge of joining Israeli league club Maccabi Tel Aviv. He is noted for his aggressive style of play.

Akaminko left İstanbulspor on 31 January 2019.

International career Akaminko made his debut and scored his first goal with the Ghana national team on June 1, 2012, in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification at the Kumasi Sports Stadium.

Personal life Akaminko's brother James has also played football professionally.

Career statistics

+ Goals for Ghana # Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition 1. 1 June 2012 Kumasi Sports Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana 2014 FIFA World Cup qualificationCorrect as of 1 June 2012