Frank Odoi (footballer)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 23 February 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Accra, Ghana | ||
| Height | 5 ft 3 in (1.60 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1962 | Accra Standfast | ||
| 1963–1967 |
Great Olympics | ||
| 1968 | Washington Whips | 6 | (0) |
| 1969 | Syracuse Scorpions | ||
| 1970–1978 |
Rochester Lancers | 125 | (8) |
| 1979–1980 | Buffalo Stallions (indoor) | 11 | (1) |
| International career | |||
| 1963–1968 | Ghana | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1996–? |
Rochester Rhinos (assistant) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Frank Odoi (born 23 February 1943) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a midfielder in Ghana and the United States. He was a member of Ghana's 1964 Olympic football team.
Club career
In 1962, Odoi finished his degree in mechanical engineering at Kaneshie Technical College. That year, he began his football career with second division Standfast FC. In 1963, he moved to
Major Indoor Soccer League
for one season.
International career
Odoi was called up to the Ghana national team in 1963. In 1964, he played one game for Ghana at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He also represented Ghana at the 1965 African Cup of Nations and scored twice, including the extra-time goal to defeat Tunisia in the final.[2]
Coaching career
In 1996, the newly established
Rochester Rhinos
hired Odoi as an assistant coach.
References
- ^ Lewis, Michael (3 August 1977). "Lancers can win title only by optimum output". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 50.
- RSSSF, 15 August 2013. Retrieved on 18 August 2013.
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