Richard Berko

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Richard Berko is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ghanaian Premier League side Karela United.[1] He previously played for Division One League side Bekwai Youth Academy.

Career[]

Early career[]

Berko started his career with Bekwai Youth Academy[2][3] and played for them in the Ghana Division One League from 2017[4][5] before moving to Karela United in 2020.

Karela United[]

In April 2020, Karela United signed him and his fellow BYFA player Thomas Gyewu after the league was suspended and later cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[6][7] He made his debut in the 1st match of the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season.[8] On 20 November 2020, he was named in the starting line up and in the process playing the full 90 minutes to help them to a 2–2 draw against Ashanti Gold with the goals coming in from Diawisie Taylor and Samuel Ofori.[9]

He scored his debut goal in match day 7 of the 2020–21 season on 2 January 2021 against Elmina Sharks. He scored the equalizer in the 24th minute to cancel a goal from James Bissue and inspire the team to a 3–1 win.[10][11]

References[]

  1. ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 17 February 2021.
  2. ^ "In-form Bekwai Academy star Richard Berko hits a brace in SK Fresh clash; takes tally to thirteen". GhanaSoccernet. 10 October 2016. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  3. ^ "Ashanti Region Division Two Zone Four: Flamboyant Bekwai Academy qualifies for middle league". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  4. ^ "Prolific Bekwai Academy striker Richard Berko calls for support in the maiden DOL campaign". GhanaSoccernet. 16 February 2017. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  5. ^ "DOL ZONE TWO: Bekwai Academy star Richard Berko eyes 2017 DOL goal king award". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  6. ^ "Karela United sign 8 new players". www.ghanaweb.com. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  7. ^ "Karela United Confirm Signing Eight New Players". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  8. ^ "Richard Berko - Soccer player profile & career statistics - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  9. ^ "Match Report of Ashanti Gold SC vs Karela United FC - 2020-11-15 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  10. ^ Sienu, Sheikh Tophic (3 January 2021). "2020/21 GPL: Talented forward Richard Berko opens scoring account with Karela United in Sharks humbling". Football Made In Ghana. Retrieved 22 March 2021.
  11. ^ "Match Report of Cape Coast Ebusua Dwarfs vs Karela United FC - 2021-02-14 - Ghana Premier League - Global Sports Archive". globalsportsarchive.com. Retrieved 22 March 2021.


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