Gideon Boafo (born 10 February 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for the London Broncos in the Betfred Super League.
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| Full name | Gideon Boafo | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 February 1999 Croydon, London, England | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 13 st 12 lb (88 kg) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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He has previously played for the Newcastle Thunder in the Betfred Championship as well as previously playing for the London Broncos. He spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars in League 1.
Background edit
Boafo was born in Croydon, London, England. He is of Ghanaian heritage.
He played for the Croydon Hurricanes as a junior.[3]
Playing career edit
London Broncos edit
Boafo joined the London Broncos first team squad at the start of the 2019 season.[4]
London Skolars edit
He spent time on loan from London in 2019 at the London Skolars in League 1.
Boafo made his professional debut for the London Broncos in 2021 against the Keighley Cougars.[5]
Newcastle Thunder edit
He joined the Newcastle Thunder ahead of the 2022 season.[6] He was rewarded with another contract for the 2023 season.[7]
London Broncos (rejoin) edit
On 10 November 2023, it was reported that he had returned to the London Broncos for 2024.[8]
References edit
- ^ "Player Summary: Gideon Boafo". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ Rugby League Project
- ^ BOAFO WINGS IN TO NEWCASTLE THUNDER FROM BRONCOS
- ^ London Academy produces again
- ^ Broncos make winning start
- ^ Gideon Boafo signs for Newcastle Thunder
- ^ NEWCASTLE THUNDER RETAIN GIDEON BOAFO
- ^ "London Broncos secure second signing of the day as lightning quick academy product returns: 'What a talent!'". Love Rugby League. 10 Nov 2023.