Abubakari Kankani
Ghanaian footballer
Ghana
Goalkeeper
Abubakari Kankani: profile
Abubakari Kankani (born 25 December 1976 in Accra, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.
Kankani made the step into senior football with Accra Hearts of Oak SC in 1995. He played for 3 clubs between 1995 and 2008.
At international level, Kankani represented Ghana (2001–2003), earning 4 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Accra has produced 478 footballers in our database, including Michael Essien, Marcel Desailly and Asamoah Gyan.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2001 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 1995–2008 (14 seasons)
- Latest move
- King Faisal Babes (2006)
- Shares a birthday with
- Ahmad ibn Billah, Emmanuel Amunike and Ogenyi Onazi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–2001 | Accra Hearts of Oak SC |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
| 2001–2002 | Great Mariners |
Ghana Football Leagues | – | – |
| 2003–2006 | Great Mariners |
Ghana Football Leagues | – | – |
| 2006–2008 | King Faisal Babes |
Ghana Premier League | – | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001–2003 | Ghana |
Senior | 4 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Abubakari Kankani?
Abubakari Kankani was born on 25 December 1976, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Abubakari Kankani born?
Abubakari Kankani was born in Accra, Ghana.
Which national team does Abubakari Kankani play for?
Abubakari Kankani played international football for Ghana. He has 4 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Abubakari Kankani played for?
Abubakari Kankani's recorded clubs are Accra Hearts of Oak SC, Great Mariners and King Faisal Babes.
What position does Abubakari Kankani play?
Abubakari Kankani played as a goalkeeper.
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