Julius Akosah
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Julius Pongla Akosah is a Cameroon
ian-Hongkonger professional association football player, his position is striker
. He was called for Cameroon
but he is eligible to play for Hong Kong
in international tournaments. Hong Kong football fans commonly use Agumon as a nickname for him because of his transcriptional name. He is currently played for Hong Kong First Division club Sunray Cave JC Sun Hei.
including Buler Rangers, Sun Hei, Kitchee
and Eastern
. In summer 2009, Akosah returned to Sun Hei as Eastern returned to Third Division League.
Spending a year in Sun Hei, Akosah decided not to extend his contract with Sun Hei. On 12 August 2010, The Jakarta Globe reports that Indonesian Super League club Persija Jakarta
said it had secured the services of Julius Akosah.
. He was called for the training squad for 2006 Africa Cup of Nations but was left out of the final squad.
In 2009 Akosah became a permanent resident of Hong Kong and applied for a Hong Kong passport, but his application failed, so he is not eligible to play for the Hong Kong football team
in international matches. Akosah made his debut for Hong Kong
on 29 December 2009 in the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
. He scored twice to secure a 2:1 victory for Hong Kong at Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground
. In the 2nd leg Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
match, on 2 January 2010, he received his first red card for Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Sun Hei
Hong Kong Kitchee
Cameroon
Cameroon, officially the Republic of Cameroon , is a country in west Central Africa. It is bordered by Nigeria to the west; Chad to the northeast; the Central African Republic to the east; and Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and the Republic of the Congo to the south. Cameroon's coastline lies on the...
ian-Hongkonger professional association football player, his position is striker
Striker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
. He was called for Cameroon
Cameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
but he is eligible to play for Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
in international tournaments. Hong Kong football fans commonly use Agumon as a nickname for him because of his transcriptional name. He is currently played for Hong Kong First Division club Sunray Cave JC Sun Hei.
Club career
Akosah has played for a few clubs in Hong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division League
Hong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
including Buler Rangers, Sun Hei, Kitchee
Kitchee
Kitchee Sports Club is a Hong Kong sports club best known for its footballing exploits. The club was founded in 1931 and currently plays in Hong Kong First Division League....
and Eastern
Eastern AA
Eastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third...
. In summer 2009, Akosah returned to Sun Hei as Eastern returned to Third Division League.
Spending a year in Sun Hei, Akosah decided not to extend his contract with Sun Hei. On 12 August 2010, The Jakarta Globe reports that Indonesian Super League club Persija Jakarta
Persija Jakarta
Persija Jakarta is an Indonesian football club from Jakarta. It is one of Indonesia's most successful clubs and the most popular sports club in the city. The club's patron is Sutiyoso, the governor of Jakarta until 2007. Persija Jakarta was founded on November 28, 1928, with the embryo called...
said it had secured the services of Julius Akosah.
International career
Akosah's outstanding performance in 2005 AFC Cup caught the attention of the coach of the Cameroon national football teamCameroon national football team
The Cameroon national football team, nicknamed Les Lions Indomptables , is controlled by the Fédération Camerounaise de Football and is Africa's most successful side in FIFA world cup; having qualified for the FIFA World Cup six times – in 1982, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2002 and 2010– more than any...
. He was called for the training squad for 2006 Africa Cup of Nations but was left out of the final squad.
In 2009 Akosah became a permanent resident of Hong Kong and applied for a Hong Kong passport, but his application failed, so he is not eligible to play for the Hong Kong football team
Hong Kong national football team
The Hong Kong national football team , represents Hong Kong in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association....
in international matches. Akosah made his debut for Hong Kong
Hong Kong national football team
The Hong Kong national football team , represents Hong Kong in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association....
on 29 December 2009 in the Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
The Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup is a football competition between two teams representing Hong Kong and Guangdong Province of China respectively. It was established in 1979.-History:...
. He scored twice to secure a 2:1 victory for Hong Kong at Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground
Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground
Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground is a multi-purpose stadium in Hong Kong. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It occupies about 43,000 meter square and its construction costed over $230 million...
. In the 2nd leg Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup
The Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup is a football competition between two teams representing Hong Kong and Guangdong Province of China respectively. It was established in 1979.-History:...
match, on 2 January 2010, he received his first red card for Hong Kong.
| # | Date | Venue | Opponent | Result | Scored | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–10 | ||||||
| 1 | 29 December 2009 | Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground is a multi-purpose stadium in Hong Kong. It is currently used mostly for football matches. It occupies about 43,000 meter square and its construction costed over $230 million... , Hong Kong Hong Kong Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour... |
Guangdong | 2–1 | 2 | 2010 Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup 2010 Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup The 32nd Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup was held in December 2009 and January 2010. The first leg was played at Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground on 29 December, with the second leg to take place at Zhaoqing Sports Center on 2 January.... |
| 2 | 2 January 2010 | Zhaoqing Sports Center, Zhaoqing Zhaoqing Zhaoqing is a prefecture-level city of Guangdong province in southern China.-Geography:Zhaoqing is located 110 km northwest of Guangzhou, in the west Pearl River Delta. It lies on the north shores of the Xijiang River, which is flows from west to east, and opposite of Gaoyao... , China China Chinese civilization may refer to:* China for more general discussion of the country.* Chinese culture* Greater China, the transnational community of ethnic Chinese.* History of China* Sinosphere, the area historically affected by Chinese culture... |
Guangdong | 0–2 | 0 | 2010 Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup 2010 Guangdong–Hong Kong Cup The 32nd Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup was held in December 2009 and January 2010. The first leg was played at Siu Sai Wan Sports Ground on 29 December, with the second leg to take place at Zhaoqing Sports Center on 2 January.... |
Club
Hong Kong Sun Hei
- Hong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
- Winner: 2003–04, 2004–05
- Hong Kong League CupHong Kong League CupThe Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:...
- Winner: 2003–04, 2004–05
- Hong Kong Senior ShieldHong Kong Senior ShieldHong Kong Senior Challenge Shield is the oldest football knockout inter-club competition in Asia. Usually only the teams in First Division would enter into the competition...
- Winner: 2004–05
- Hong Kong FA CupHong Kong FA CupHong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event...
- Winner: 2004–05, 2005–06
Hong Kong Kitchee
- Hong Kong League CupHong Kong League CupThe Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:...
- Winner: 2006–07
Individual
- Hong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...
Top Scorer: 2003–04 - Hong Kong Senior ShieldHong Kong Senior ShieldHong Kong Senior Challenge Shield is the oldest football knockout inter-club competition in Asia. Usually only the teams in First Division would enter into the competition...
Top Scorer: 2003–04 - Hong Kong FA CupHong Kong FA CupHong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event...
Top Scorer: 2003–04
Club
- As of 28 July 2010
Club Season League Hong Kong First Division LeagueHong Kong First Division League is the top division football league in Hong Kong which was established in 1908, the oldest in Asia. It does not affiliate to any football leagues in the People's Republic of China.-Competition format:...Senior Shield Hong Kong Senior ShieldHong Kong Senior Challenge Shield is the oldest football knockout inter-club competition in Asia. Usually only the teams in First Division would enter into the competition...League Cup Hong Kong League CupThe Hong Kong League Cup is an annual football competition contested by clubs in the Hong Kong First Division League. The cup was relaunched for the 2010-11 season after being discontinued in the 2009-10 season.-Format:...FA Cup Hong Kong FA CupHong Kong FA Cup is a knockout cup competition in Hong Kong football, run by and named after The Hong Kong Football Association. The first edition of the competition was held in 1975, before then the cup was known as the Golden Jubilee Cup. The current season is the 33rd edition of the event...AFC Cup AFC CupThe AFC Cup is an annual international association football competition between domestic clubs sides run by the Asian Football Confederation . Qualification to the competition is to clubs from AFC-affiliated countries which fall into the AFC's 'developing nations' category as laid out in their...Total Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Sun Hei 2003-04 12 3 3 2 N/A 20 2004-05 8 1 1 1 7 18 2005-06 4 0 3 0 5 6 9 All 24 4 7 3 13 47 Kitchee KitcheeKitchee Sports Club is a Hong Kong sports club best known for its footballing exploits. The club was founded in 1931 and currently plays in Hong Kong First Division League....2006-07 2006-07 in Hong Kong footballThe 2006-07 season in Hong Kong football, starting July 2006 and ending June 2007:-Overview:The number of teams in the First Division will increase from eight to ten as the HKFA has decided to keep the two bottom teams last season, South China and Hong Kong 08, in the First Division, while HKFC and...17 15 3 0 5 2 2 2 N/A 27 19 2007-08 2007-08 in Hong Kong football-Overview:* Hong Kong 08 was dissolved as Hong Kong was knocked out from the 2008 Summer Olympics qualification.* Tung Po, the 2006-07 Second Division champion refused to promote while the runner-up Shek Kip Mei promoted and renamed to Workable....10 4 3 1 3 1 1 1 N/A 17 7 All 27 19 6 1 8 3 5 3 Eastern Eastern AAEastern Athletic Association is a football club and now plays in Hong Kong Third Division "A" League. It was a very successful team especially in the 1990s and was given the name 'Eastern Dynasty'. Eastern had originally competed in Second Division League during 2006/07 season and demoted to Third...
2008-09 2008-09 in Hong Kong football-Events:On 9 July 2008, South China goalkeeper Zhang Chunhui was sentenced imprisonment for 8 months due to inflicting grievous bodily harm upon another person. He injured a 17-year-old boy in Causeway Bay on 19 December 2007....18 7 1 0 3 1 1 0 5 1 28 9 All 18 7 1 0 3 1 1 0 5 1 28 9 Sun Hei 2009-10 2009-10 in Hong Kong football-Asian Cup qualifiers:Hong Kong played in their Asian Cup 2011 qualifying campaign.-------------East Asian Football Championship Semi-Final:---------Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup:...15 3 2 1 N/A 1 0 N/A 18 4 All 15 3 2 1 |N/A 18 4
International
- As of 3 March 2010
National team Club Season Apps Goals Hong Kong Hong Kong national football teamThe Hong Kong national football team , represents Hong Kong in international association football events such as the FIFA World Cup, AFC Asian Cup and East Asian Football Championship. The team is represented by the Hong Kong Football Association....Sun Hei 2009–10 0 0 Persija Jakarta Persija JakartaPersija Jakarta is an Indonesian football club from Jakarta. It is one of Indonesia's most successful clubs and the most popular sports club in the city. The club's patron is Sutiyoso, the governor of Jakarta until 2007. Persija Jakarta was founded on November 28, 1928, with the embryo called...2010–11 0 0 Total 0 0