Lawrence Akandu

Lawrence Chimezie Akandu is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. Born in Nigeria, he represented Hong Kong internationally.

Club 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 Wisła Kraków in 1994. He played for Hong Kong First Division side Frankwell, Five-One-Seven, Tung Po.
In the summer of 2002, Akandu joined the 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.

In 2003–04 season, Akandu joined Happy Valley, one of the top teams in the 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.

In November 2003, Akandu acquired Hong Kong permanent resident status and played as a striker in the Hong Kong national football team. He scored on his debut for Hong Kong in the East Asian Football Championship 2003 against Korea Republic on 4 December 2003, where he scored the only goal for Hong Kong.

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''As of 14 November 2009''

As of 15 January 2007