Osei Kofi: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Osei Kofi: profile

Osei Kofi (born 3 June 1940 in Kumasi, Ghana) is a former Ghanaian footballer who played as a midfielder.

Kofi started out at Accra Hearts of Oak SC in 1961. He played for 2 clubs between 1961 and 1975.

At international level, Kofi represented Ghana (1964–1973), earning 25 caps and scoring 19 goals. Our match database lists 9 of his international goals; the first came against DR Congo on 12 November 1965 (Africa Cup of Nations).

Kumasi has produced 121 footballers in our database, including John Paintsil, Mohammed Muntari and Samuel Kuffour.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1964 (aged about 24)
First international goal: 1965 – aged 25 (match)
Club career: 1961–1975 (15 seasons)
Height: 162 cm — taller than 3% of Ghanaian internationals on record
Shares a birthday with: Désiré Doué, Vozinha and Papiss Cissé (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1961–1962	Accra Hearts of Oak SC	Ghana Premier League	–	–
1962–1975	Asante Kotoko F.C.	Ghana Premier League	–	–

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1964–1973	Ghana	Senior	25	19

International goals (9)

#	Date	Match	Min	Competition
1	12 Nov 1965	DR Congo 2–5 Ghana	13	Africa Cup of Nations
2	19 Nov 1965	Ghana 4–1 Ivory Coast	70	Africa Cup of Nations
3	21 Nov 1965	Tunisia 2–3 Ghana	79	Africa Cup of Nations
4	12 Jan 1968	Ghana 2–2 Senegal	63	Africa Cup of Nations
5	14 Jan 1968	DR Congo 1–2 Ghana	17 (pen)	Africa Cup of Nations
6	16 Jan 1968	Congo 1–3 Ghana		Africa Cup of Nations
7	16 Jan 1968	Congo 1–3 Ghana		Africa Cup of Nations
8	2 Jul 1972	Ghana 5–1 Benin	20	World Cup Qualification
9	2 Jul 1972	Ghana 5–1 Benin	44	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

How old is Osei Kofi?

Osei Kofi was born on 3 June 1940, which makes him 86 years old.

Where was Osei Kofi born?

Osei Kofi was born in Kumasi, Ghana.

Which national team does Osei Kofi play for?

Osei Kofi played international football for Ghana. He has 25 caps and 19 goals on record.

Which clubs has Osei Kofi played for?

Osei Kofi's recorded clubs are Accra Hearts of Oak SC and Asante Kotoko F.C..

How tall is Osei Kofi?

Osei Kofi is 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) tall.

What position does Osei Kofi play?

Osei Kofi played as a midfielder.

Ghanaian players of the same generation

B Ben AcheampongGhana · b. 1939 R Robert MensahGhana · b. 1939 S Sam AcquahGhana · b. 1943

Charles Addo OdameteyGhana · b. 1937 F Frank OdoiGhana · b. 1943 G Gariba AbukariGhana · b. 1939 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