Stephen Tetteh (born April 11, 1982, in

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) is a

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ian

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defender, not to be confused with midfielder Stephen Caesar Tetteh (born May 14, 1995, in

), is a former player of Hearts of Oak.

Career

Tetteh began his career with

Accra Hearts of Oak Accra Hearts of Oak Sporting Club, commonly referred to as Hearts of Oak or just Hearts, is a professional sports team, sports club based in Accra (Greater Accra Region, Greater Accra), Ghana. Founded in 1911, the club is the oldest surviving ...

in the beginning of the 2000 league campaign. He was part of a formidable defence used in the team's continental triumph and treble-trophy season that year. After helping Hearts of Oak win six national league championships and two continental trophies, he left for the United States of America in 2003, where he is currently domiciled.

International career

Tetteh was member of the

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1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship The 1999 FIFA U-17 World Championship, the eighth edition of the tournament, was held in the cities of Auckland, Christchurch, Napier, and Dunedin in New Zealand from 10 to 27 November 1999. Players born after 1 January 1982 could participate in ...

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, here played six goals and scores one goal. His debut for the Black Stars was on 5 May 2001 against

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in the Qualification for the

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1982 births Ghanaian men's footballers Living people Accra Hearts of Oak S.C. players Men's association football defenders Ghana men's international footballers 21st-century Ghanaian sportsmen {{Ghana-footy-defender-stub