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 Turkish side Orduspor signed the Heart of Lions team captain on a two-year contract with the Super Lig side.[2] He was nominated as Defender of the Year 2008 in Ghana.[3] 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 F.C.[4] He is noted for his aggressive style of play.[citation needed]
Akaminko left İstanbulspor on 31 January 2019.[5]
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.[6]
International goals
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 1 June 2012 | Kumasi Sports Stadium, Kumasi, Ghana |  Lesotho |
7–0 |
7–0 |
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| Correct as of 1 June 2012 | ||||||
International appearances
| Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 5 | 1 |
| Correct as of 13 January 2013[1] | ||
See also
References
- ^ a b "Akaminko, Jerry". National-Football-Teams.com. Retrieved 20 January 2013.
- ^ "baybul.com". baybul.com. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ "Top of the Onetouch Premier League Class". Football Made In Ghana. 5 July 2008. Retrieved 27 March 2018.
- ^ YABANCILAR İDDİALI Orduspor'un Ganalı defans oyuncusu Jerry Akaminko Archived 2012-02-22 at the Wayback Machine on www.belalan52.com
- ^ Son dakika transfer İstanbulspor'da Jerry Akaminko ile yollar ayrıldı!, sporx.com, 31 January 2019
- ^ "Ghana 7 - 0 Lesotho". fifa.com. 1 June 2012. Archived from the original on 28 May 2012. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
- Eskişehirspor, Akaminko'nun sözleşmesini feshetti, milliyet.com.tr, 13 January 2016
External links
- Jerry Akaminko at the Turkish Football Federation
- Jerry Akaminko at Soccerway
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