Joseph Shikokoti (born 8 August 1985) is a Kenyan footballer who plays for A.F.C. Leopards in the Kenyan Premier League and the Kenya national team as a centre back.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Joseph Shikokoti | ||
| Date of birth | August 8, 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Mombasa, Kenya[1] | ||
| Height | 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre back | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | A.F.C. Leopards | ||
| Number | 3 | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2006–2014 | Tusker | ||
| 2008–2010 | → Young Africans (loan) | ||
| 2014– | A.F.C. Leopards | ||
| International career‡ | |||
| 2010– | Kenya | 11 | (1) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 17 June 2912 | |||
Shikokoti is noted for his great height. At six feet seven inches, he is easily one of the tallest footballers around.[4]
Club career
editA.F.C. Leopards
editIn January 2014, Shikokoti joined AFC Leopards for a record KSh.700,000/=[5] He scored his first goal for Ingwe on 29 January in a 6–0 victory over the Green Commandoes of Kakamega High School in a warm up match.[6]
In June 2014, Shikokoti scored the equaliser against former club Tusker in the Meru Cup final after Lloyd Wahome had given Tusker the lead in the 12 minute.[7]
International career
editShikokoti has played for the Kenya national team at both the 2010 FIFA World Cup qualifiers and the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers.[8]
References
edit- ^ Joseph Shikokoti at National-Football-Teams.com
- ^ "Joseph Shikokoti, footballzz.co.uk Profile". Goal.com. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ "Joseph Shikokoti, Goal.com Profile". footballzz.co.uk. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ^ Brian Moseti (1 December 2013). "Shikokoti considers his height an advantage". futaa.com. Retrieved 26 June 2014.
- ^ Gilbert Wandera (15 January 2014). "AFC Leopards unveil players: Joseph Shikokoti defends his Sh700,000 transfer fee to leopards". standardmedia.co.ke. Retrieved 27 June 2014.
- ^ Vincent Opiyo (30 January 2014). "Shikokoti scores as AFC Leopards rout Green Commandoes". futaa.com. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ^ "Shikokoti equalizes for Leopards after Tusker lead in opening minutes at Cup Final in Meru". Voice of Sport.net. 15 June 2014. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
- ^ Joseph Shikokoti – FIFA competition record (archived)
External links
edit- Joseph Shikokoti at National-Football-Teams.com
- Joseph Shikokoti at Soccerway
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