Samuel Ofori (footballer, born 1999) explained

Samuel Ofori
Height:1.90 m
Birth Date:6 April 1999
Birth Place:Ghana
Currentclub:Ravshan Kulob
Clubnumber:15
Position:Centre-back
Youthyears1:2020–2021
Youthclubs1:The dolphins FC
Years1:2022–
Caps1:47
Goals1:1
Club-Update:13 August 2023

Samuel Ofori (born 6 April 1999) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a defender for Tajik side Ravshan Kulob.

Career

Ravshan Kulob

Ofori made his official debut on 16 April as he helped his side defeat Regar-TadAZ Tursunzoda a goal to nil at the Talco Arena in Regar. Ofori played 20 games out of 22 for Ravshan Kulob during 2021/22, Ofori was named the best foreign player in the Vysshaya liga of Tajikistan at the end of the season. Ravshan Kulob became the runners-up to secure promotion to the AFC Cup.[1] Ofori Also helped Ravshan Kulob to become two times Silver Medalists or Runners Up in the Vysshaya Liga in 2022 and 2023, respectively. Ofori also became Runners Up in the Tajikistan Cup

Tajik Super Cup

On 6 May, Ofori was featured in the Tajik Supercup alongside his fellow Ghanaian counterpart Joseph Akomadi. Ofori helped his side Ravshan Kulob to win the 2023 Tajik Supercup. Ravshan Kulob defeated their arch-rival Istiklol to clinch the title thanks to Ofori's defensive work at the back.[2]

AFC CUP

On 21 September 2023, Ofori made his AFC Cup debut against Merw from Turkmenistan. Ofori's Ravshan Kulob were in the same group E with FC Abdysh-Ata Kant from Kyrgyzstan and Altyn Asyr from Turkmenistan. Ofori played in all six games of the group stages.

Career statistics

[3]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
dolphins2020Mostepe League000000
Ravshan Kulob2021–22Tajikistan Higher League20000200
Ravshan2023Tajikistan Higher League201106010201
Career total40010--6000471

Honours

Ravshan Kulob

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dornu-Leiku . Prince . Samuel Ofori: Ghanaian youth defender named Best Foreign Player in Tajikistan . GhanaSoccernet . 10 January 2023 . 29 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Евгений Гриценко – лучший игрок матча за Суперкубок Таджикистана-2023 – Федерация Футбола Таджикистана . fft.tj. 2 January 2024 . ru . 29 January 2024.
  3. https://www.besoccer.com/player/s-ofori-3400377/ Samuel Ofori
  4. https://fft.tj/superkubok-tadzhikistana-2023-fotoobzor-matcha-istiklol-ravshan-0-1/ Superkubok Tadzhikistana 2023