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Biography
Osei Omari Kwende Sankofa (born 19 March 1985) is an English footballer, who last played for Isthmian League Premier club Dulwich Hamlet. He plays as a defender who can play anywhere across the back line. His father was born in Jamaica and his mother was born in England of Jamaican descent. Sankofa attended Graveney School until the age of 16.
Club career
Charlton Athletic
Born in London, UK, Sankofa made his Charlton Athletic debut in the 4–1 defeat to Manchester United in the 2002–03 season. The next season he was an unused substitute on more than one occasion. He went on loan to Bristol City in September 2005. On 11 November 2005, he was sent off against Swindon Town for a professional foul on Hameur Bouazza.
Sankofa was sent off again whilst playing against Arsenal on 2 January 2007 for a professional foul on Robin Van Persie. He subsequently got the initial one match ban extended by one match for what the FA deemed to be a "frivolous" appeal. On 8 June 2007, he signed a new one-year contract with Charlton. In January 2008, Sankofa was loaned out to Brentford on a one-month deal, which was later extended until the end of the season.
In May 2008, Sankofa was released by Charlton.
Southend United
On 23 June 2008, Sankofa joined Southend United on a free transfer.
Sankofa was used primarily as a utility player for Southend, never managing to hold down a first team place in two seasons, and was released in May 2010.
Farnborough
Sankofa signed for Conference South club Farnborough in September 2010.
Boreham Wood
Sanfoka signed for fellow Conference South side Boreham Wood in summer 2011.
Eastleigh
In May 2012, Sanfoka moved to [Conference South rivals Eastleigh signing on an initial one-year deal. He made his debut on 4 September 2012. However, he was later deemed surplus to requirements and transfer listed.
Hayes & Yeading United
On 8 March 2013, Sankofa joined Conference South side Hayes & Yeading United.
Dulwich Hamlet
Following spells with Ebbsfleet United and Whitehawk, Sankofa signed forms with Isthmian League Premier side Dulwich Hamlet ahead of the 2015–16 season.
International career
He has been capped for England for every age group from under-16 to under-20.