Place of birth Nigeria Name Lawrence Akandu 1993–1994 Wisla Krakow Weight 89 kg | 1991–1992 Sharks F.C. Height 1.88 m Number 3 Role Football player Current team Hoi Fan | |
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Full name Lawrence Chimezie Akandu Date of birth (1974-12-10) 10 December 1974 (age 40) | ||
Lawrence Chimezie Akandu (Chinese: 羅倫士 Lawrence, born 10 December 1974 in Nigeria) is a Nigerian-born football player who currently plays for Hoi Fan, the Campeonato da 1ª Divisão do Futebol.
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Early career
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 Wisla Krakow in 1994. He played for Hong Kong First Division side Frankwell, Five-One-Seven, Tung Po.
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
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
In November 2003, Akandu acquired Hong Kong permanent resident status and played as a striker in the Hong Kong representative team. He scored on his debut for Hong Kong in the East Asian Football Championship 2003 against Korea Republic on 4 December 2003,
Honours
With Kitchee:
With Happy Valley:
With Tung Po:
With Shatin SA:
Club career
As of 14 November 2009
International career
As of 15 January 2007