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). "Asante Kotoko confirm signing of Emmanuel Sarkodie from Nkoranza Warriors". Football Made In Ghana. 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.


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