Frank Akoto

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Frank Akoto (born 17 November 1997) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Ghanaian Premier League side Ashanti Gold.[1][2]

Career[]

Akoto started his career lower-tier side Fantomas FC.[3] In 2012 he moved Kpando-based club Heart of Lions. He rose from the youth ranks to becoming captain of the senior side within the seven years of his stay with the club.[4][3][5] He was rated as one of the best fullbacks in the Ghana Division One League for the seasons he spent in the league.[6] In December 2019, he was signed by Obuasi-based club Ashanti Gold on a free transfer, signing a 3-year deal ahead of the 2019–20 Ghana Premier League. He became the last player to be signed by the Miners in the decade.[4][6]

He made his debut on 9 February 2020 in a 1–0 win league match against Liberty Professionals. He was named on the starting line up and played 84 minutes of the match before being substituted for David Sandan Abagna, in process helping them keep a clean sheet.[7][8]

International career[]

Akoto has been capped at the U-23 level with Ghana national under-23 football team. He featured in matches for the side in 2019.[9][4][10]

References[]

  1. ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Ghana - F. Akoto - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". int.soccerway.com. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Hearts of Lions captain Frank Akoto eyes Ghana U23 call up". Prime News Ghana. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  4. ^ a b c "AshantiGold SC snap up versatile Frank Akoto". GhanaSoccernet. 1 January 2020. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  5. ^ "Hearts of Lions captain Frank Akoto eyes Ghana U23 call up". Prime News Ghana. 31 July 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  6. ^ a b "Frank Akoto joins Ashanti Gold - Kickgh.com". www.kickgh.com. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  7. ^ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (12 February 2020). "Frank Akoto on cloud nine after Ashantigold debut". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Match Report of Ashanti Gold SC vs Liberty Professionals FC - 2020-02-09 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Ashanti Gold SC sign former Heart of Lions captain Frank Akoto". Prime News Ghana. 31 December 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2021.
  10. ^ "Friendly: Hearts of Lions defender Frank Akoto scores in Black Meteors win over Star Makers FC". Prime News Ghana. 16 October 2019. Retrieved 19 March 2021.

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