Gideon Boafo

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Gideon Boafo
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Personal information
Full nameGideon Boafo
Born (1999-02-10) 10 February 1999 (age 25)
Croydon, London, England
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight13 st 12 lb (88 kg)
Playing information
Position Wing
Club
YearsTeamPldTGFGP
2019–21 London Broncos 13160064
2019(loan)→ London Skolars 20000
2022–23 Newcastle Thunder 44220088
2024– London Broncos 10000
Total603800152
Source: [1] [2]
As of 30 March 2024

Gideon Boafo (born 10 February 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for the London Broncos in the Betfred Super League.

Contents

He has previously played for the Newcastle Thunder in the Betfred Championship as well as previously playing for the London Broncos. He spent time on loan from the Broncos at the London Skolars in League 1.

Background

Boafo was born in Croydon, London, England. He is of Ghanaian heritage.

He played for the Croydon Hurricanes as a junior. [3]

Playing career

London Broncos

Boafo joined the London Broncos first team squad at the start of the 2019 season. [4]

London Skolars

He spent time on loan from London in 2019 at the London Skolars in League 1.

Boafo made his professional debut for the London Broncos in 2021 against the Keighley Cougars. [5]

Newcastle Thunder

He joined the Newcastle Thunder ahead of the 2022 season. [6] He was rewarded with another contract for the 2023 season. [7]

London Broncos (rejoin)

On 10 November 2023, it was reported that he had returned to the London Broncos for 2024. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Player Summary: Gideon Boafo". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 20 April 2024.
  2. ↑ Rugby League Project
  3. ↑ BOAFO WINGS IN TO NEWCASTLE THUNDER FROM BRONCOS
  4. ↑ London Academy produces again
  5. ↑ Broncos make winning start
  6. ↑ Gideon Boafo signs for Newcastle Thunder
  7. ↑ NEWCASTLE THUNDER RETAIN GIDEON BOAFO
  8. ↑ "London Broncos secure second signing of the day as lightning quick academy product returns: 'What a talent!'". Love Rugby League. 10 Nov 2023.
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