Junior Agogo
Footballer and Ghana national team player
Born
August 1st, 1979
46 years ago
Died
2019
6 years ago — 40 years old
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Ghana
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Played as a striker for several clubs, including Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday. Represented the Ghana national team, making significant contributions during his international career. Played a key role in Ghana's qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Scored several goals for the national team in major tournaments.
Represented Ghana in the 2006 FIFA World Cup
Played for Nottingham Forest and Sheffield Wednesday
Scored in the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations
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