Joseph Shikokoti Explained

Joseph Shikokoti
Fullname:Joseph Shikokoti
Birth Date:8 August 1985
Birth Place:Mombasa, Kenya
Position:Centre back
Currentclub:A.F.C. Leopards
Clubnumber:3
Years1:2006–2014
Clubs1:Tusker
Years2:2008–2010
Clubs2:Young Africans (loan)
Years3:2014–
Clubs3:A.F.C. Leopards
Nationalyears1:2010–
Nationalteam1:Kenya
Nationalcaps1:11
Nationalgoals1:1
Nationalteam-Update:17 June 2912

Joseph Shikokoti (born 8 August 1985) is a Kenyan footballer who plays for A.F.C. Leopards in the Kenyan Premier League and the Kenya national team as a centre back.[1] [2]

Shikokoti is noted for his great height. At six feet seven inches, he is easily one of the tallest footballers around.[3]

Club career

A.F.C. Leopards

In January 2014, Shikokoti joined AFC Leopards for a record KSh.700,000/=[4] He scored his first goal for Ingwe on 29 January in a 6–0 victory over the Green Commandoes of Kakamega High School in a warm up match.[5]

In June 2014, Shikokoti scored the equaliser against former club Tusker in the Meru Cup final after Lloyd Wahome had given Tusker the lead in the 12 minute.[6]

International career

Shikokoti has played for the Kenya national team at both the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Joseph Shikokoti, footballzz.co.uk Profile . Goal.com . 26 June 2014.
  2. Web site: Joseph Shikokoti, Goal.com Profile . footballzz.co.uk . 28 June 2014.
  3. Web site: Shikokoti considers his height an advantage . futaa.com . 26 June 2014 . 1 December 2013 . Brian Moseti.
  4. Web site: AFC Leopards unveil players: Joseph Shikokoti defends his Sh700,000 transfer fee to leopards . standardmedia.co.ke . 27 June 2014 . 15 January 2014 . Gilbert Wandera.
  5. Web site: Shikokoti scores as AFC Leopards rout Green Commandoes . futaa.com . 28 June 2014 . 30 January 2014 . Vincent Opiyo.
  6. Web site: Shikokoti equalizes for Leopards after Tusker lead in opening minutes at Cup Final in Meru. . Voice of Sport.net . 28 June 2014 . 15 June 2014.