Emmanuel Sarkodie

Emmanuel Sarkodie (born 10 April 1996) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as midfielder for Ghana Premier League side Asante Kotoko S.C.^[1] Born and bred in Kumasi, he previously played for and captained Nkoranza Warriors SC before being snapped by Asante Kotoko in 2020.

Early life

Sarkodie hails from Abura-Dunkwa but was born and bred in Kumasi the capital city of the Ashanti Region of Ghana.^[2]

Club career

Nkoranza Warriors

Sarkodie played for and captained Ghana Division One League side Nkoranza Warriors SC for 3 years before signing for Kumasi Asante Kotoko.^[2] In 2020, he was linked to Aduana Stars, Hearts of Oak, Legon Cities, Eleven Wonders and Asante Kotoko during the transfer season.^[2] He played alongside Kwame Opoku whilst at Nkoranza Warriors. Opoku also moved to Kotoko in 2020.^[2]

Asante Kotoko

In March 2020, after being linked with 5 clubs in the Ghana Premier League; Hearts of Oak, Aduana Stars, Legon Cities, Asante Kotoko and Eleven Wonders, he opted to sign for the Kumasi-based club Asante Kotoko. On 28 March 2020, Asante Kotoko announced that they had signed him on a 3-year deal from Nkoranza Warriors for an undisclosed amount.^[2][3][4] He was part of the squad that featured for the club during the 2020–21 CAF Champions League.^[5][6] He made his debut on 15 November 2020 in a 1–1 draw to Eleven Wonders, coming on in the 57th minute for Abdul Latif Anabila.^[7] On 11 January 2021, he played the full 90 minutes and made one assist to Kwame Opoku to score in a 2–0 win over Liberty Professionals.^[8][9]

On 17 January 2021, he provided an assist for Kwame Opoku to score an equalizer to a goal scored by Daniel Lomotey to help Kotoko to a 1–1 draw against West African Football Academy (WAFA).^[10] He played 83 minutes and was substituted for Salifu Mudasiru during a 2–0 win over league leaders Karela United on 7 February 2021 to help move Kotoko into the top spot.^[11][12]

References

1. "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 – MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 7 February 2021.
2. "CONFIRMED: Asante Kotoko Snap Up Emmanuel Sarkodie On A Three Year Deal". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
3. "OFFICIAL: Asante Kotoko snap up Emmanuel Sarkodie from Nkoranza Warriors". GhanaSoccernet. 29 March 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
4. Asare, Nana (28 March 2020). . Football Made In Ghana. Archived from the original on 29 March 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
5. "Caf Champions League: Asante Kotoko name squad for Sudan trip". GhanaSoccernet. 3 January 2021. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
6. "Asante Kotoko name 20-man squad for Nouadhibou clash in CAF Champions League". GhanaSoccernet. 25 November 2020. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
7. "Match Report of Asante Kotoko SC vs Eleven Wonders FC – 2020-11-15 – Ghana Premier League – Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
8. "Match Report of Asante Kotoko SC vs Liberty Professionals FC – 2021-01-11 – Ghana Premier League – Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
9. "Opoku's double inspires Asante Kotoko win over Liberty Professionals as Gama makes full debut | Goal.com". www.goal.com. Retrieved 29 March 2021.
10. "Match Report of West Africa Football Academy SC vs Asante Kotoko SC – 2021-01-17 – Ghana Premier League – Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
11. "Match Report of Karela United FC vs Asante Kotoko SC – 2021-02-07 – Ghana Premier League – Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.
12. "Asante Kotoko see off Karela United to move top of Ghana Premier League". www.goal.com. Retrieved 30 March 2021.

External links

• Emmanuel Sarkodie at Soccerway
• Emmanuel Sarkodie at WorldFootball.net
• Emmanuel Sarkodie at Global Sports Archive