Papa Arko

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Papa Arko
Personal information
Date of death 26 November 2023
Position(s) Forward
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
Asante Kotoko
International career
Ghana
Medal record

1983 African Cup of Champions Clubs

*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Ernest Papa Arko (died 26 November 2023) was a Ghanaian footballer. [1] He played as a forward for Asante Kotoko and the Ghana national team.

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Education

Arko attended the Konongo Odumase Senior High School where he was the captain of the football team. [2]

Club football

Arko played for Asante Kotoko in the late 1970s and early 1980s, and was the captain of the team. [3] They went on to be finalists in the 1982 African Cup of Champions Clubs competition where they lost to Al Ahly SC of Egypt. [4] He continued to lead the team in 1983, [5] the year they last won the 1983 CAF Champions League. [6] He is often listed among the club legends. [7]

International career

Arko played in the 1980 African Cup of Nations where the Ghana national team failed to defend its title. He was also in the team that played in the 1984 African Nations Cup tournament. [3]

Death

Arko died on 26 November 2023. [3]

Honours

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