Anthony "Teddy" Akumu Agai (born 20 October 1992) is a Kenyan professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Kheybar Khorramabad and the Kenya national team.[2]

Teddy Akumu
Personal information
Full name Anthony Akumu Agai[1]
Date of birth (1992-10-20) 20 October 1992 (age 32)
Place of birth Rachuonyo, Kenya
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Kheybar Khorramabad
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2014 Gor Mahia 100 (1)
2014–2015 Al Khartoum
2016–2020 ZESCO United
2020–2022 Kaizer Chiefs 34 (2)
2023–2024 Sagan Tosu 0 (0)
2024– Kheybar Khorramabad 3 (0)
International career
2011– Kenya 47 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:08, 18 September 2024 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 18:13, 22 October 2023 (UTC)

Club career

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Born in Rachuonyo, Akumu has played club football for Gor Mahia, Al Khartoum and ZESCO United.[1] In January 2020, he moved to Kaizer Chiefs.[3]

He was announced as the first foreign signing of J1 League club Sagan Tosu, joining the club for the 2023 season.[4] After limited playing time, Akumu was released at the end of the 2023 season.[5]

In July 2024, Akumu signed for Iranian club Kheybar Khorramabad.[6]

International career

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He made his international debut for Kenya in 2011.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Teddy Akumu". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved 19 February 2019.
  2. ^ Teddy Akumu at Soccerway. Retrieved 29 October 2021.
  3. ^ Joshua, Ondeke. "Kenyan midfield star Teddy Akumu signs for Kaizer Chiefs". Standard Digital News.
  4. ^ "アンソニーアクム選手 新加入のお知らせ". Sagan Tosu (in Japanese). Retrieved 16 December 2022.
  5. ^ "アンソニー アクム選手 契約解除のお知らせ | サガン鳥栖 [公式] オフィシャルサイト" (in Japanese). Retrieved 4 June 2024.
  6. ^ Sports, Pulse (27 July 2024). "Teddy Akumu: What his move to Iranian top-flight means after tough free-agency". Pulse Sports Kenya.