Gariba Abukari: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Gariba Abukari: profile

Gariba Abukari (born 13 June 1939 in Ghana) was a Ghanaian footballer. He died on 23 January 2021.

At international level, Abukari represented Ghana (1968), earning 4 caps and scoring 0 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Benin on 18 June 1972 (World Cup Qualification).

Ghana has produced 273 footballers in our database, including Benjamin Asare, Abdul Naza Alhassan and Emmanuel Boateng.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1968 (aged about 29)
First international goal: 1972 – aged 33 (match)
Shares a birthday with: Thomas Partey, Richard Kingson and Guy Demel (more)

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1968	Ghana	Senior	4	0

International goals (2)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	18 Jun 1972	Benin 0–5 Ghana	65	World Cup Qualification
2	18 Jun 1972	Benin 0–5 Ghana	75	World Cup Qualification

*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.

Frequently asked questions

Where was Gariba Abukari born?

Gariba Abukari was born in Ghana.

Which national team does Gariba Abukari play for?

Gariba Abukari played international football for Ghana. He has 4 caps and 0 goals on record.

Ghanaian players of the same generation

W Wilberforce MfumGhana · b. 1936 O Osei KofiGhana · b. 1940 B Ben AcheampongGhana · b. 1939 R Robert MensahGhana · b. 1939

Charles Addo OdameteyGhana · b. 1937

Baba YaraGhana · b. 1936 J John EshunGhana · b. 1942 J Joseph Agyemang-GyauGhana · b. 1939 G George AlhassanGhana · b. 1941 K Kofi PareGhana · b. 1938 J John Bortey NaawuGhana · b. 1939 W Willie EvansGhana · b. 1939