13 Facts About Kevin Amankwaah

Kevin Osei-Kuffour Amankwaah was born on 19 May 1982 and is an English former footballer who played as a defender.

Kevin Amankwaah began his career as a trainee with Bristol City, turning professional in June 2000.

Kevin Amankwaah received neck injuries in a car crash in March 2002 when he and teammate Aaron Brown were travelling in a car driven by former City trainee Rohan King which collided with another vehicle.

Kevin Amankwaah was given a new two-year contract while injured, but struggled to re-establish himself at Ashton Gate after returning from injury, having loan spells at Torquay United in January 2003, and Cheltenham Town in August 2003.

Kevin Amankwaah eventually left Ashton Gate in February 2005, when he signed for Yeovil Town, initially on loan, and then on a permanent basis.

Kevin Amankwaah played 89 games for the club, scoring 5 goals before being released on 31 August 2011.

Kevin Amankwaah still had 6 months to run on his contract when he was released.

On 2 July 2012, Kevin Amankwaah signed for League Two side Exeter City on a free transfer.

Kevin Amankwaah made 24 appearances for the Cobblers before having his contract terminated on 23 January 2014.

On 17 February 2014, Kevin Amankwaah signed for Conference Premier side Salisbury City, making 14 appearances for the Whites.

Kevin Amankwaah was at the centre of controversy when he made a remark to Millwall player Neil Harris, taunting him about his battle with testicular cancer during a match between Millwall and Swindon.

Kevin Amankwaah then apologised after the game after his remark was made public, and made a donation to Everymans Cancer Charity.

Harris accepted the apology at first but then withdrew his acceptance after Kevin Amankwaah tried to justify his claims for making the remark.