Stephen Oduro

Stephen Oduro (born 13 April 1983) is a professional footballer, who plays as a midfielder for Asante Kotoko.

Stephen Oduro
Personal information
Full name Stephen Oduro
Date of birth (1983-04-13) April 13, 1983
Place of birth Tamale, Ghana
Position(s) Midfielder
Club information
Current team
Asante Kotoko
Number 4
Youth career
1996 Conesterstones Babies
1997–1998 Real Tamale United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1999 Real Tamale United
2000– Asante Kotoko
National team
2003 Ghana 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 21:24, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 18:48, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

Career

Oduro nicknamed "Yaw Zico or Tico Tico" because of his height, began his career with Real Tamale United and was transferred in 2000 to Asante Kotoko. He has been an instrumental part to porcupine warriors since his arrival from the north giants. Asante Kotoko fans also call him the darling boy. Oduro is also one of Ghana-based freekick expert and he scored a brilliant one against rivals Hearts of Oak in a 2-0 win at the Kumasi Sports Stadium.[1]

International

He is also former Black Stars member and holds one cap and was member Black Starlets squad for the 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship in New Zealand.[2]

References

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