Godfred Karikari

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Godfred Karikari (Template:Zh; born 11 March 1985) is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. Born in Ghana, he represented the Hong Kong national football team.

Early life

Karikari was born to an affluent family in Ghana. He was a fast runner in his youth and was invited to join the school's track and field team, but he chose to play football instead. He was introduced to Hong Kong football by his manager and has not returned to Ghana since. His family members, whom he visits when he is on holiday, live in the United States and the United Kingdom today.[1]

Club career

Early career

Karikari arrived in Hong Kong in 2002 and joined Fukien. In 2005, he moved to Rangers (HKG).

Happy Valley

Karikari moved to Happy Valley in January 2008. He scored 9 goals in the remainder of the season. Although the club decided to use a youth strategy for 2009–10 season, his contract was renewed. The club finished last of the 10 clubs in the season and Karikari left the club for TSW Pegasus.

Pegasus

Karikari joined Pegasus. On 11 September 2010, he scored 3 goals in TSW Pegasus' 5:1 victory over HKFC.[2] On 1 April 2011, he scored another hat-trick against Tai Chung FC in a 7–1 win.[3] In total, he scored 13 goals for TSW Pegasus in all local competitions in the 2010–11 season.[4]

In the 2011–12 season, Karikari continued his good form by scoring 6 goals in 3 games, including a hat-trick against Sham Shui Po on 24 September 2011.[5] He was voted Most Valuable Player of Month in September 2011 by the Hong Kong Sports Press Association.[6]

Henan Jianye

On 13 June 2012, Karikari moved to mainland China and signed a contract with Chinese Super League side Henan Jianye.[7] He joined as a Hong Kong Chinese player and therefore not occupying any foreigners quotas of the club.[8] He made his debut for Henan on 23 June, in a 0–0 away draw against Dalian Shide.[9] His first goal for Henan came on 4 days later, which ensured Henan beat Chongqing Lifan 2–0 in the third round of 2012 Chinese FA Cup.[10]

Shenzhen Ruby

In February 2014, Karikari transferred to China League One side Shenzhen Ruby.[11]

Beijing Baxy

In July 2014, Karikari transferred to another China League One club Beijing Baxy.[12]

Qingdao Huanghai

On 4 January 2016, Karikari signed by another China League One club Qingdao Huanghai.[13]

R&F

After six years abroad, Karikari returned to Hong Kong's top flight, and signed with R&F on 19 January 2018.[14]

On 19 June 2019, head coach Yeung Ching Kwong announced that Karikari would not be retained.[15]

Kitchee

On 5 February 2020, Karikari signed with another HKPL club Kitchee.[16] However, he failed to make any appearances during his spell at the club due to the spreading of Coronavirus which makes the HKPL being suspended from mid of March 2020.

Karikari left the club after his contract expired in July 2020.[17]

International career

Karikari spent more than seven years playing football in Hong Kong. He received his Hong Kong Permanent Identity Card on 7 February 2011. His lack of a Hong Kong SAR passport meant he was unable to be registered as a Hong Kong player in the 2011 AFC Cup and was also unable to represent Hong Kong in international matches.[18] Due to his late application, he didn't receive his passport to represent Hong Kong until November 2011.[19] On 2 December, he was called up by caretaker Hong Kong coach Liu Chun Fai for the 2012 Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup squad.[20] Godfred Karikari scored on his debut for Hong Kong in the 2012 Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup as the match ended 2–2.[21]

On 11 April 2012, Hong Kong head coach Ernie Merrick confirmed that Karikari's association change had been approved and he could represent the Football Association of Hong Kong.[22]

On 1 June 2012, Karikari made his international debut for Hong Kong in a friendly match against Singapore.

Karikari scored his first international goal for Hong Kong against Bhutan on 11 June 2015 in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier.

Career statistics

Club

Updated 5 February 2020
Club performance League Cup League Cup Continental Total
Season Club League Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hong Kong League FA Cup & Shield League Cup Asia Total
2002–03 Fukien Hong Kong First Division —
2003–04 3 0 0 — 3
2004–05 13 1 3 0 2 0 — 18 1
2005–06 Rangers 12 4 1 0 3 1 — 16 5
2006–07 17 9 2 0 3 2 — 22 11
2007–08 8 3 2 1 0 0 — 10 4
Happy Valley 6 1 1 1 1 1 — 8 3
2008–09 22 9 2 0 1 0 — 25 9
2009–10 16 4 1 0 — — 17 4
2010–11 Pegasus 16 9 3 3 2 1 0 0 21 13
2011–12 17 11 7 1 3 0 — 27 12
China PR League FA Cup CSL Cup Asia Total
2012 Henan Jianye Chinese Super League 9 0 2 1 — — 11 1
2013 China League One 7 1 0 0 — — 7 1
2014 Shenzhen Ruby 5 1 0 0 — — 5 1
Beijing Baxy 13 3 0 0 — — 13 3
2015 22 3 5 1 — — 27 4
2016 Qingdao Huanghai 24 4 0 0 — — 24 4
2017 21 1 0 0 — — 21 1
Hong Kong League FA Cup & Shield Sapling Cup Asia Total
2017–18 R&F Hong Kong Premier League 6 2 0 0 0 0 — 6 2
2018–19 2 0 0 0 2 0 — 4 0
2019–20 Kitchee 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total Hong Kong 0 0
China PR 101 13 7 2 0 0 0 0 108 15
Career total 0 0

International

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National team Year Apps Goals
Hong Kong 2012 2 0
2013 3 0
2014 1 0
2015 7 2
2016 6 1
2017 4 1
Total 24 4
Updated 15 October 2013
# Date Venue Opponent Result Scored Competition
28 December 2011 Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong Guangdong 2–2 1 2012 Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
1 January 2012 Huizhou Olympic Stadium, Huizhou, China Guangdong 0–0 (5–4 PSO) 0 2012 Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
1 1 June 2012 Hong Kong Stadium, So Kon Po, Hong Kong {{ Template:Yesno alias = Singapore flag alias = Flag of Singapore.svg flag alias-state = State Marine Ensign of Singapore.svg flag alias-colonial = Flag of Singapore in the Straits Settlements.svg flag alias-colonial-1946 = Flag of Singapore (1946–1952).svg flag alias-colonial-1952 = Flag of Singapore (1952–1959).svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Singapore.svg flag alias-military = SAFinfoboxflag.png link alias-military = Singapore Armed Forces flag alias-army = SingaporeArmyinfoboxflag.png link alias-army = Singapore Army flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Singapore.svg link alias-naval = Republic of Singapore Navy flag alias-air force = RSAFinfoboxflag.png link alias-air force = Republic of Singapore Air Force flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Singapore.svg link alias-navy = Republic of Singapore Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}}

1–0 0 Friendly
2 10 June 2012 Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong {{ Template:Yesno alias = Vietnam flag alias = Flag of Vietnam.svg flag alias-1863 = Royal Flag of Vietnam (1802–1885).svg flag alias-1885 = Flag of Central Vietnam (1885-1890).svg flag alias-1890 = Standard of the Nguyen Dynasty (1890 - 1920).svg flag alias-1920 = First flag of the Nguyen Dynasty.svg flag alias-1945 = Flag of the Empire of Vietnam (1945).svg flag alias-1945a = Flag of North Vietnam (1945-1955).svg flag alias-naval = Ensign of Vietnam People's Navy.svg link alias-naval = Vietnam People's Navy flag alias-navy = Vietnam People's Navy flag.svg link alias-navy = Vietnam People's Navy flag alias-army = Flag of the People's Army of Vietnam.svg link alias-army = Vietnam People's Ground Force flag alias-military = Flag of the People's Army of Vietnam.svg link alias-military = People's Army of Vietnam flag alias-air force = Flag of the Vietnam People's Air Force.svg link alias-air force = Vietnam People's Air Force flag alias-coast guard = Vietnam Coast Guard flag.svg link alias-coast guard = Vietnam Coast Guard size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}}

1–2 0 Friendly
6 September 2013 Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon, Myanmar {{ Template:Yesno alias = Myanmar shortname alias = Myanmar flag alias = Flag of Myanmar.svg flag alias-1937 = British Burma 1937 flag.svg flag alias-1943 = Flag of Burma 1943.svg flag alias-1948 = Flag of Burma (1948–1974).svg flag alias-1974 = Flag of Myanmar (1974–2010).svg flag alias-military = Flag of the Armed Forces (Tatmadaw) of Myanmar.svg link alias-military = Tatmadaw flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Myanmar.svg link alias-air force = Myanmar Air Force flag alias-army = Army Flag of Myanmar.svg flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Myanmar.svg link alias-army = Myanmar Army link alias-naval = Myanmar Navy flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Myanmar.svg link alias-navy = Myanmar Navy flag alias-coast guard = Myanmar Coast Guard Ensign.svg link alias-coast guard = Myanmar Coast Guard flag alias-army 1948 = Former army flag of Myanmar.png link alias-army 1948 = Myanmar Army flag alias-navy 1948 = Naval Ensign of Burma (1948-1974).svg link alias-navy 1948 = Myanmar Navy flag alias-navy 1974 = Naval Ensign of Burma (1974–1994).svg link alias-navy 1974 = Myanmar Navy flag alias-air force 1948 = Air Force Ensign of Burma (1948-1974).svg link alias-air force 1948 = Myanmar Air Force flag alias-air force 1974 = Former Ensign of Myanmar Air Force.png link alias-air force 1974 = Myanmar Air Firce size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

}}

0–0 0 Friendly
3 10 September 2013 Mong Kok Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong {{ Template:Yesno alias = Singapore flag alias = Flag of Singapore.svg flag alias-state = State Marine Ensign of Singapore.svg flag alias-colonial = Flag of Singapore in the Straits Settlements.svg flag alias-colonial-1946 = Flag of Singapore (1946–1952).svg flag alias-colonial-1952 = Flag of Singapore (1952–1959).svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of Singapore.svg flag alias-military = SAFinfoboxflag.png link alias-military = Singapore Armed Forces flag alias-army = SingaporeArmyinfoboxflag.png link alias-army = Singapore Army flag alias-naval = Naval Ensign of Singapore.svg link alias-naval = Republic of Singapore Navy flag alias-air force = RSAFinfoboxflag.png link alias-air force = Republic of Singapore Air Force flag alias-navy = Naval Ensign of Singapore.svg link alias-navy = Republic of Singapore Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}}

1–0 0 Friendly
4 15 October 2013 Hong Kong Stadium, Mong Kok, Hong Kong {{ Template:Yesno alias = United Arab Emirates flag alias = Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of the United Arab Emirates.svg link alias-naval = United Arab Emirates Navy flag alias-air force = Flag of the United Arab Emirates Air Force.svg link alias-air force = United Arab Emirates Air Force flag alias-army = Flag of the UAE Army.svg link alias-army = United Arab Emirates Army flag alias-military = Flag of the UAE Armed Forces.svg link alias-military = United Arab Emirates Armed Forces flag alias-navy = Flag of the United Arab Emirates Navy.png link alias-navy = United Arab Emirates Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}}

0–4 0 Friendly
5 15 November 2013 Mohammed Bin Zayed Stadium, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates {{ Template:Yesno alias = United Arab Emirates flag alias = Flag of the United Arab Emirates.svg flag alias-civil = Civil Ensign of the United Arab Emirates.svg link alias-naval = United Arab Emirates Navy flag alias-air force = Flag of the United Arab Emirates Air Force.svg link alias-air force = United Arab Emirates Air Force flag alias-army = Flag of the UAE Army.svg link alias-army = United Arab Emirates Army flag alias-military = Flag of the UAE Armed Forces.svg link alias-military = United Arab Emirates Armed Forces flag alias-navy = Flag of the United Arab Emirates Navy.png link alias-navy = United Arab Emirates Navy size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}}

0–4 0 2015 AFC Asian Cup qualification

International goals

Updated 5 October 2017
Goal Date Venue Opponent Score Result Competition
1 11 June 2015 Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong {{ Template:Yesno alias = Bhutan flag alias = Flag of Bhutan.svg flag alias-1949 = Flag of Bhutan (1949-1956).svg flag alias-1956 = Flag of Bhutan (1956–1969).svg flag alias-army = Flag of the Royal Bhutan Army.svg link alias-army = Royal Bhutan Army size = name = variant = altlink = national football team

}} || align=center | 7–0 || align=center | 7–0 || 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

2 8 September 2015 Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong {{ Template:Yesno alias = Qatar flag alias = Flag of Qatar.svg flag alias-air force = Air Force Ensign of Qatar.svg link alias-air force = Qatar Emiri Air Force link alias-naval = Qatari Emiri Navy link alias-military = Qatar Armed Forces link alias-army = Qatari Emiri Land Force link alias-navy = Qatari Emiri Navy flag alias-1860 = Flag of Qatar (1860–1916, 1916–1932).svg flag alias-1916 = Flag of Qatar (1916).svg flag alias-1932 = Flag of Qatar (1932–1936).svg flag alias-1936 = Flag of Qatar (1936–1949).svg flag alias-1949 = Flag of Qatar (1949–1971).svg variant = size = name = altlink = national football team

}} || align=center | 2–3 || align=center | 2–3 || 2018 FIFA World Cup qualification

3 6 October 2016 Olympic Stadium, Cambodia {{ Template:Yesno alias = Cambodia flag alias = Flag of Cambodia.svg flag alias-1863 = Flag of Cambodia (1863–1948).svg flag alias-1942 = Flag of Cambodia under Japanese occupation.svg flag alias-1970 = Flag of the Khmer Republic.svg flag alias-1975 = Flag of Democratic Kampuchea.svg flag alias-1979 = Flag of the People's Republic of Kampuchea.svg flag alias-1989 = Flag of the State of Cambodia.svg flag alias-1992 = Flag of Cambodia under UNTAC.svg link alias-naval = Royal Cambodian Navy link alias-air force = Royal Cambodian Air Force flag alias-air force = Flag of the Royal Cambodian Air Force.svg link alias-army = Royal Cambodian Army link alias-navy = Royal Cambodian Navy link alias-military = Royal Cambodian Armed Forces flag alias-military = Flag of the Royal Cambodian Armed Forces.svg size = name = altlink = national football team variant =

}} || align=center | 1–0 || align=center | 2–0 || Friendly

4 5 October 2017 Mong Kok Stadium, Hong Kong {{ Template:Yesno alias = Laos flag alias = Flag of Laos.svg flag alias-colonial = Flag of Laos (1893-1952).svg flag alias-1952 = Flag of Laos (1952-1975).svg link alias-naval = Lao People's Navy link alias-army = Lao People's Army link alias-navy = Lao People's Navy flag alias-military = Flag of the Lao People's Armed Forces.svg link alias-military = Lao People's Armed Forces size = name = altlink = national football team altvar = football variant =

}} || align=center | 3–0 || align=center | 4–0 || Friendly

Honours

Club

Henan Jianye

International

Hong Kong

References

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