Lawrence Chimezie Akandu (Chinese: 羅倫士 Lawrence, born 10 December 1974) is a former Nigerian-born Hong Kong professional footballer who played as a forward.

Lawrence Akandu
Personal information
Full name Lawrence Chimezie Akandu
Date of birth (1974-12-10) 10 December 1974 (age 49)
Place of birth Benin City, Nigeria
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
1991–1992 Sharks F.C.
1993–1994 Wisła Kraków
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1994–1996 Frankwell
1996–1997 Five-One-Seven
1997–2002 Tung Po
2002–2003 Kitchee (15)
2003–2005 Happy Valley 28 (13)
2005–2006 Tung Po 21 (23)
2006–2007 HKFC 13 (2)
2007–2009 Shatin 28 (17)
2009–2012 Mutual 7 (7)
2012–2013 Yuen Long 0 (0)
2013–2014 Kwong Wah
2014–2015 Sun Source
2015–2018 Mutual 19 (6)
International career
2003–2004 Hong Kong 7 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 17 May 2016
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 14 November 2009

Club career

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Early career

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Akandu started his career and made his name as a centre forward but has become a defender.

Akandu moved to Hong Kong from the Polish club Wisła Kraków in 1994.[1] He played for Hong Kong First Division side Frankwell, Five-One-Seven, Tung Po.[2]

In the summer of 2002, Akandu joined Hong Kong Second Division club Kitchee. As a physically powerful centre forward, he scored 15 goals in the 2002–03 season, helping Kitchee earn promotion to the Hong Kong First Division.

Happy Valley

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In 2003–04 season, Akandu joined Happy Valley, one of the top team in Hong Kong First Division League. Despite lack of first division experience, he quickly adapted in the competition. He scored ten goals in the first-half season and led the Top Soccer table.

International career

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In November 2003, Akandu acquired Hong Kong permanent resident status and played as a striker in the Hong Kong national football team. He scored on his debut for Hong Kong in the East Asian Football Championship 2003 against Korea Republic on 4 December 2003, where he scored the only goal for Hong Kong.[3]

Honours

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Kitchee
Happy Valley
Tung Po
Shatin

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 14 November 2009

Club Season League League Cup Senior Shield FA Cup AFC Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Happy Valley 2003–04 14 9 5 1 3 0 3 1 6 3 31 14
2004–05 14 4 1 0 2 0 3 1 19 5
Total 28 13 6 1 5 0 6 2 6 3 50 19
Club Season League Junior Shield Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Tung Po 2005–06 21 21 2 2 23 23
Total 21 21 2 2 23 23
Club Season League League Cup Senior Shield FA Cup AFC Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Hong Kong FC 2006–07 13 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 16 2
Total 13 2 0 0 2 0 1 0 16 2
Club Season League Junior Shield FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Shatin SA 2007–08 4 4 0 0 4 4
Season League Junior Shield FA Cup Total
2008–09 16 13 5 5 1 0 22 18
Total 20 17 5 5 1 0 26 22
Mutual FC 2009–10 7 7 7 7
Total 7 7 5 5 7 7
Career Total

International

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As of 15 January 2007

# Date Venue Opponents Result Goals Competition
1 4 December 2003 Tokyo, Japan   South Korea 1–3 1 East Asian Cup 2003
2 7 December 2003 Saitama, Japan   Japan 0–1 0 East Asian Cup 2003
3 10 December 2003 Yokohama, Japan   China 1–3 0 East Asian Cup 2003
4 19 February 2004 Kuantan, Malaysia   Malaysia 3–1 0 FIFA World Cup 2006 Qual.
5 9 June 2004 Kuwait City, Kuwait   Kuwait 0–4 0 FIFA World Cup 2006 Qual.
6 8 September 2004 Hong Kong, Hong Kong   Kuwait 0–2 0 FIFA World Cup 2006 Qual.
7 17 November 2004 Hong Kong, Hong Kong   China 0–7 0 FIFA World Cup 2006 Qual.

References

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  1. ^ "Dudu Omagbeni przed debiutem – Wislakrakow.com". Archived from the original on 18 July 2011. Retrieved 4 May 2010.
  2. ^ Lawrence Akandu at National-Football-Teams.com
  3. ^ Match highlights – Hong Kong 1:3 Korea Rep., YouTube