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Richmond Roger Adongo (born 28 November 1992) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward for Ethiopian club Dire Dawa City.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 28 November 1992 | ||
| Place of birth | Accra, Ghana | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Unistar Academy | |||
| 2009–2010 | IFK Göteborg | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2010–2011 | Liberty Professionals Accra | 20 | (13) |
| 2011–2013 | Amidaus Professionals | 25 | (11) |
| 2013–2015 | Berekum Chelsea FC | 19 | (12) |
| 2015–2016 | Saham Club | 20 | (10) |
| 2016–2018 | Buildcon | ||
| 2018–2019 | Welwalo Adigrat University FC | ||
| 2019– | Dire Dawa City | ||
| International career | |||
| Ghana U20 | 8 | (3) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Early life
editAdongo was born in Accra, Ghana. He was spotted at the age of 17 by recruiters from the Swedish club IFK Göteborg. He joined the club and stayed there one season.
After his European experience, he returned to Ghana to continue his career. He was released from Buildcon F.C., after which he joined Ethiopian side Welwalo Adigrat University F.C. in January 2018 on a one-year contract.[1]
Adongo joined another Ethiopian side, Dire Dawa City, in October 2019.[2] He extended his contract for an additional year in June 2020.[3]
Playing career
editClub
editYouth Career
- 2005–2009: Unistar Academy, Ghana
- 2009–2010: IFK Göteborg, Sweden
Senior Career
- 2010–2011: Liberty Professionals Accra, Ghana (20 match, 13 goals)
- 2011–2013: Amidaus Professionals, Ghana (25 match, 11 goals)
- 2013–2015: Berekum Chelsea FC, Ghana (19 match, 12 goals)
- 2015–2016: Saham Club, Oman (20 match, 10 goals)
- 2017: Buildcon F.C., Zambia (26 match, 10 goals)
- 2018–present: Welwalo Adigrat University FC, Ethiopia
References
edit- ^ "Richmond Adongo leaves Buildcon for Ethiopia's Welwalo ADU". footy-ghana.com. 23 January 2018. Retrieved 13 April 2022.
- ^ "EXCLUSIVE: Ghana forward Richmond Adongo joins Ethiopian side Dire Dawa City FC". FootballGhana.com. 14 October 2019. Retrieved 19 May 2023.
- ^ "Ghanaian striker Richmond Adongo extends his contract with Ethiopian side Dire Dawa City for one year". ghanasoccernet.com. 27 June 2020. Retrieved 19 May 2023.