About Kodjo Afanou
Born 1977. Kodjo Afanou is a French association football player.
Kodjo Afanou (born 21 November 1977) is a French former professional footballer who played as a defender.
Club career Born in Tabligbo, Togo, Afanou moved to France at a young age. He started his career at Girondins de Bordeaux. He made 194 appearances for the club in 10 Ligue 1 seasons, 21 appearances in UEFA Cup and 10 appearances in UEFA Champions League. In his time at Bordeaux he won Ligue 1 in the 1998–99 season and the 2001–02 Coupe de la Ligue. He left the club in February 2006. He was without a club for a year, before joining Gaziantepspor in January 2007. Afanou was released in January 2008, before joining for Al-Hazm in Saudi Arabia.
International career Afanou was capped for France at U-20 level, playing 1997 FIFA World Youth Championship.
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Who is Kodjo Afanou?
Togolese and French footballer
When was Kodjo Afanou born?
Kodjo Afanou was born on 21 November 1977 in Lomé.
What is Kodjo Afanou's occupation?
Kodjo Afanou is an association football player.
What nationality is Kodjo Afanou?
Kodjo Afanou is French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kodjo Afanou. https://biography.guide/kodjo-afanou/
MLA: "Kodjo Afanou." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kodjo-afanou/.
Chicago: "Kodjo Afanou." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/kodjo-afanou/.
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