About Kwadwo Poku
Born 1985. Kwadwo Poku is a Ghanaian association football player.
Kwadwo Gyamfi-Poku (born 5 May 1985), or simply Kojo Poku, is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a striker.
Career Poku began his career by Asante Kotoko, the former Ghana Olympic striker came to prominence in 2002 when he was promoted from the junior team of Kotoko and succeeded in making an immediate impact in Kotoko's journey to the finals of the 2002 African Cup Winner Cup, which they eventually lost to Wydad Casablanca of Morocco in the final.
Poku moved to Danish side FC Midtjylland on 15 May 2005, with a huge of potential from local side King Faisal Babes in 2004. and signed for Asante Kotoko on 13 August 2007. He scored a brace in a 2–2 draw against Liberty Professionals. After one year with Kotoko he returned to King Faisal Babes, signing for the Kumasi based club in April 2008. He played half a year for King Faisal Babes before joining city rivals Cornerstones F.C. on loan. In September 2009 Poku returned to Asante Kotoko from his loan.
In February 2012, Poku moved to Danish 1st Division side Skive IK, before signing with Tjørring IF in the August 2012. He would then move to Ringkøbing IF in January 2013.
He returned to Ghana to sign with Sekondi Hasaacas in July 2013. He has since retired.
International career Poku was part of the Ghanaian 2004 Olympic football team which exited in the first round, having finished in third place in group B.
In 2016, Poku made allegations against senior officials of the Ghana national team, claiming that they took bribes from players to be selected for the team.
Honours Asante Kotoko Ghana Premier League: 2003, 2007–08 SWAG Cup: 2003 GHALCA/LG Cup: 2003
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Kwadwo Poku?
Ghanaian footballer
When was Kwadwo Poku born?
Kwadwo Poku was born on 5 May 1985 in Kumasi.
What is Kwadwo Poku's occupation?
Kwadwo Poku is an association football player.
What nationality is Kwadwo Poku?
Kwadwo Poku is Ghanaian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kwadwo Poku (footballer, born 1985)
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