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Quick Facts
Biography
Anthony 'Awo' Joseph Abrams (born 3 October 1979) is a Guyanese footballer who plays as a striker for Slingerz FC in the GFF Super League. He previously played for Alpha United and Bakewell Topp XX; Caledonia AIA and Joe Public in the TT Pro League, and for Leo Victor in the Hoofdklasse where he finished as top scorer of the 2008–09 season with 22 goals. He is considered one of the best players in the history of Guyana, having amassed 61 caps for the national team.
Career
Abrams made his debut in the GFF Super League during the 2001–02 season at age 22 playing for Fruta Conquerors. In 2003 he transferred to Bakewell Topp XX where he played until 2005. In 2006 he signed with TT Pro League side Joe Public F.C. of Trinidad and Tobago, due to lack of opportunities however he returned to Guyana to play for Alpha United FC. In 2007 he returned to Trinidad and Tobago signing with Caledonia AIA only to return to Alpha United later that same year. In 2008 he moved to SV Leo Victor, playing in the Surinamese Hoofdklasse where he finished as the league top scorer with 22 goals. Returning to Alpha United, he made two appearances in 2011 in the club's CONCACAF Champions League campaign while scoring once, playing both matches against CS Herediano from Costa Rica. In 2014 he transferred to Slingerz FC.
International career
Abrams made his debut for the Guyana national team on 15 February 2004 in a friendly match against Barbados. He scored his first goal for the national team against the same opponent on 13 February 2005 in a match which ended in a 3–3 draw. He was an instrumental part of the national teams FIFA World Cup qualifying campaigns in 2006, 2010 and in 2014, as well as having played in the Caribbean Cup.
Career statistics
International goals
- Scores and results list Guyana's goal tally first.
Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1. | 13 February 2005 | Barbados National Stadium, Bridgetown, Barbados | ![]() | Friendly match | ||
2. | 30 September 2005 | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | ![]() | Friendly match | ||
3. | 2 October 2005 | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | ![]() | Friendly match | ||
4. | 24 February 2007 | MSC Ground, Linden, Guyana | ![]() | Friendly match | ||
5. | 26 February 2007 | Providence Stadium, Georgetown, Guyana | ![]() | Friendly match | ||
6. | 6 September 2007 | Ergilio Hato Stadium, Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles | ![]() | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification | ||
7. | 8 September 2007 | Ergilio Hato Stadium, Willemstad, Netherlands Antilles | ![]() | 2007 Caribbean Cup qualification | ||
8. | 27 January 2008 | Arnos Vale Stadium, Kingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | ![]() | Friendly match | ||
9. | 22 February 2008 | MSC Ground, Linden, Guyana | ![]() | Friendly match | ||
10. | 6 October 2010 | Barbados National Stadium, Bridgetown, Barbados | ![]() | 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification | ||
11. | 15 October 2010 | André Kamperveen Stadion, Paramaribo, Suriname | ![]() | 2010 Caribbean Cup qualification | ||
12. | 22 February 2012 | Grenada National Stadium, St. George's, Grenada | ![]() | Friendly match | ||
13. | 22 March 2012 | Stade de Baduel, Cayenne, French Guiana | ![]() | Friendly match | ||
14. | 2 May 2012 | Stade d'Honneur de Dillon, Le Lamentin, Martinique | ![]() | Friendly match | ||
15. | 28 May 2012 | Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez, Bogotá, Colombia | ![]() | Friendly match |
Honors
Club
- Alpha United FC
- GFF Super League (4): 2010, 2012, 2012–13, 2013–14
- GFF Super 8 Cup (1): 2010
- Georgetown Regional Cup (1): 2006
- NAMLICO Knock-out Tournament (1): 2010
- Kashif & Shanghai Cup: 2009–10 (runner-up)
- CFU Club Championship: 2011 (3rd place)
- Caledonia AIA
- Trinidad and Tobago Cup: 2007 (runner-up)
- Slingerz FC
- Guyana Mayors Cup (1): 2015
Individual
- SVB Hoofdklasse Top Goalscorer: 2008–09
- ^ "Anthony Abrams - Career Honours". Soccerway.
Personal life
He is the father of three children, Aaliyah De Freitas, Alicia Abrams and Romario Abrams.