Jeremiah Akaminko (born 2 May 1988) is a Ghanaian professional

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who plays as a

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for the Ghana national team playing for Liga 1 Team

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Club career

On 25 August 2008, Akaminko signed with

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side

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from

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on a two-year

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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

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. He is noted for his aggressive style of play. Akaminko left

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on 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

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has also played football professionally.

Career statistics

References

Eskişehirspor, Akaminko'nun sözleşmesini feshetti
milliyet.com.tr, 13 January 2016

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