Stephen Amankona

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Stephen Amankona
Personal information
Date of birth (2000-03-30) 30 March 2000 (age 25)
Place of birth Ghana
Position Attacking Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Smouha
Number –
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2020 Berekum Chelsea 90 (25)
2021–2022 Asante Kotoko 22 (1)
2023–2025 Berekum Chelsea 67 (36)
2025– Smouha 0 (0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 15:10, 13 July 2021 (UTC)

Stephen Amankona (born 30 March 2000) is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Smouha in the Egyptian Premier League.[1][2][3][4] He is noted for being a consistent goal scorer in domestic football and has won the league's Golden Boot in consecutive seasons (2023–24 and 2024–25).[5][6]

Club career

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Berekum Chelsea (first spell)

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Amankona began his professional career with Berekum Chelsea, where he impressed as an attacker. In the 2020–21 Ghana Premier League season, he scored 10 goals in 28 league appearances and also featured in the Ghana FA Cup, helping his club reach the semi-final stage.[7]

Asante Kotoko

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In October 2021, Amankona signed for Asante Kotoko. He struggled to cement a starting role during his spell at the club and eventually departed after limited appearances.[8]

Return to Berekum Chelsea

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Amankona rejoined Berekum Chelsea in January 2023. He quickly re-established himself as one of the league’s top forwards, scoring consistently and becoming a leading figure in the squad.[9]

Achievements

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In the 2023–24 Ghana Premier League season, Amankona finished as the league's top scorer with 19 goals in 29 appearances.[5] He retained the Golden Boot in the 2024–25 season, scoring 15 goals.[6]

In April 2025, Amankona was named the NASCO Player of the Month for March after scoring five goals and providing two assists in four matches, including a hat-trick against Accra Lions and registering multiple match-winning performances.[10]

Style of play

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Amankona plays as a forward or attacking midfielder. He is known for his finishing ability, movement in attacking positions, and consistency in front of goal.[11]

Honours

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Asante Kotoko

Individual

References

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  1. ^ "GHPL: Stephen Amankona nets brace to inspire Berekum Chelsea to beat Eleven Wonders 2-0". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  2. ^ "2020/21 Ghana Premier League: Stephen Amankona wins MOTM after scoring brace in Berekum Chelsea win over Eleven Wonders". GhanaSoccernet. 15 February 2021. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  3. ^ "The ultimate 18-team Ghana Premier League season guide 2020/21 - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  4. ^ Osman, Abdul Wadudu (26 October 2020). "Berekum Chelsea to name Stephen Amankona as the new captain of the club". Football Made In Ghana. Archived from the original on 1 November 2020. Retrieved 16 February 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Berekum Chelsea forward Stephen Amankona crowned 2023/24 Ghana Premier League top scorer". Ghana Sports Page. 17 June 2024. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  6. ^ a b c "Stephen Amankona wins back-to-back Ghana Premier League goal king". Ghana Guardian. 10 June 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  7. ^ "Official: Berekum Chelsea resigns Stephen Amankona from Asante Kotoko". Ghana SoccerNet. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  8. ^ "Donkomi: Stephen Amankona leaves Kotoko, rejoins Berekum Chelsea". Citi Sports Online. 30 January 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  9. ^ "Confirmed: Stephen Amankona set to leave Kotoko on a permanent deal; his next destination revealed". Ghana Sports Page. 28 January 2023. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  10. ^ a b "Berekum Chelsea forward Stephen Amankona wins NASCO Player of the Month for March". Ghana Football Association. GFA. 9 April 2025. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
  11. ^ "Stephen Amankona profile". Pulse Sports. Retrieved 5 October 2025.
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