Kwame Karikari

Ghanaian footballer and striker

Kwame Karikari - Ghanaian footballer and striker
Born

January 21st, 1992
33 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

Ghana

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Started professional career with Accra Hearts of Oak. Later played for various clubs in Europe, including a stint with Sporting CP in Portugal. Contributed to the national youth teams and participated in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Most recently played in lower divisions across Europe.

Played for Accra Hearts of Oak

Participated in the 2013 FIFA U-20 World Cup

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