Jeremiah Akaminko (born 2 May 1988) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the Ghana national team playing for Liga 1 Team Persik Kediri.
Club career
On 25 August 2008, Akaminko signed with Süper Lig side
Orduspor from Heart of Lions on a two-year contract with the side.
He was nominated as Defender of the Year 2008 in Ghana.
Akaminko's contract was subject to renewal after the initial two years and played his first match on 7 September 2008 against
Boluspor. There had been reports that the Heart of Lions captain was on the verge of joining Israeli league club Maccabi Tel Aviv.
[ YABANCILAR İDDİALI Orduspor'un Ganalı defans oyuncusu Jerry Akaminko on www.belalan52.com] He is noted for his aggressive style of play.
Akaminko left İstanbulspor on 31 January 2019.[ Son dakika transfer İstanbulspor'da Jerry Akaminko ile yollar ayrıldı!, sporx.com, 31 January 2019]
International career
Akaminko made his debut and scored his first goal with the Ghana national team on June 1, 2012, in a 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification at the Kumasi Sports Stadium.
Personal life
Akaminko's brother
James Akaminko has also played football professionally.
Career statistics
| + Appearances for Ghana |
|
| 1 |
| 0 |
|
Correct as of 13 January 2013 |
| + Goals for Ghana |
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| 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification |
| Correct as of 1 June 2012 |
See also
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