Stephen Oduro Explained

Stephen Oduro
Fullname:Stephen Oduro
Birth Date:13 April 1983
Birth Place:Tamale, Ghana
Currentclub:Asante Kotoko
Clubnumber:4
Position:Midfielder
Youthyears1:1996
Youthyears2:1997–1998
Youthclubs1:Conesterstones Babies
Youthclubs2:Real Tamale United
Years1:1999
Years2:2000–
Clubs2:Asante Kotoko
Nationalyears1:2003
Nationalteam1:Ghana
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Pcupdate:21:24, 13 May 2008 (UTC)
Ntupdate:18:48, 28 June 2008 (UTC)

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

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]

Notes and References

  1. http://asantekotokofc.org/Newreel/2008/000608/oduro_magic.htm Oduro promises more magical performance
  2. https://web.archive.org/web/20100711123308/http://www.fifa.com/worldfootball/statisticsandrecords/players/player=175534/index.html FIFA.com - FIFA Player Statistics: Stephen ODURO