David Akologo Kifo (born 15 November 1997) is a footballer who plays as a goalkeeper for Aurora. Born in Ghana, he has been called up to represent Bolivia internationally.

David Akologo
Personal information
Full name David Akologo Kifo
Date of birth (1997-11-15) 15 November 1997 (age 26)
Place of birth Accra, Ghana
Height 1.84 m (6 ft 0 in)
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Team information
Current team
Aurora
Number 99
Youth career
2013–2014 Mighty Jets
2015 Vodafone FC
2016 Ajax Accra
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Mighty Jets
2018–2019 Arauco Prado [es]
2019–2021 Cochabamba
2021 Aurora 6 (0)
2022 Enrique Happ
2022 Deportivo FATIC
2023– Aurora 26 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14:51, 20 June 2024 (UTC)

Early life

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Akologo was born in 1997 in Accra. He has a brother.[1]

Career

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In 2022, Akologo signed for Bolivian side Deportivo FATIC. In 2023, he signed for Bolivian side Aurora.

Style of play

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Akologo operates as a goalkeeper. He has been described as having "calm ball-playing abilities".[2]

Personal life

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Akologo is fluent in the English language. He has regarded Germany internationals Manuel Neuer and Marc-André ter Stegen and Cameroon international Andre Onana as his football roll models.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "David recibirá el Año Nuevo a 7.688 kilómetros de su familia". opinion.com.bo.
  2. ^ "David Akologo: The Bolivia-based goalkeeper who could be the answer to Ghana's goalkeeping woes". ghanaweb.com.
  3. ^ "La insólita historia de David Akologo: el arquero que fue convocado por dos países y puede ser rival de Uruguay". elpais.com.uy.