English rugby league footballer
Gideon Boafo![]() |
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| Full name | Gideon Boafo |
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| Born | (1999-02-10) 10 February 1999 (age 25)
Croydon, London, England |
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| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
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| Weight | 13 st 12 lb (88 kg) |
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| Position | Wing |
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As of 20 June 2024 |
Gideon Boafo (born 10 February 1999) is an English professional rugby league footballer who plays as a winger for Whitehaven RLFC in the RFL Championship, on loan from the London Broncos in the Super League.
He has previously played for the Newcastle Thunder in the 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]
Whitehaven R.L.F.C. (loan)
On 20 Jun 2024 it was reported that he had signed for Whitehaven RLFC in the RFL Championship on loan[9]
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