11 Facts About Gershon Koffie

Gershon Koffie was born on 25 August 1991 and is a Ghanaian professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Israeli club Maccabi Herzliya.

Gershon Koffie spent five years with Rot-Weiss Accra, before signing his first professional contract in 2006 with Ghanaian Division Two League team International Allies at the age of 15.

Gershon Koffie played four full seasons with International Allies, scoring 28 goals in all competitions, before leaving the club in 2009 to try to secure a spot with a professional team in Europe.

The Swedish side Hammarby IF was at a scouting trip in Ghana when Gershon Koffie broke his leg.

Gershon Koffie made one appearance during the first half of the season, before leaving on a free transfer on 1 June 2018.

Gershon Koffie was called up to the Ghana under-20 national team national team for the first time in July 2010.

Gershon Koffie was named in Ghana's team for the 2011 African Youth Championship, starting against Gambia on 21 April 2011.

Gershon Koffie was substituted after an hour for James Bissue.

Gershon Koffie made a substitute appearance against Cameroon on 24 April 2011, replacing Paul Aidoo in the 67th minute.

Gershon Koffie received his Canadian Permanent Residency in 2013, which qualifies him as a domestic player on Canadian clubs for MLS roster purposes.

Gershon Koffie was married to Souadou Drame former Model and Miss Guinee North America 2013.