Gideon Boafo
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 Betfred Super League.
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| Full name | Gideon Boafo | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born | 10 February 1999 Croydon, London, England | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 13 st 12 lb (88 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Position | Wing | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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]
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]
References
- "Player Summary: Gideon Boafo". Rugby League Records. Rugby League Record Keepers Club. Retrieved 23 June 2024.
- Rugby League Project
- BOAFO WINGS IN TO NEWCASTLE THUNDER FROM BRONCOS
- London Academy produces again
- Broncos make winning start
- Gideon Boafo signs for Newcastle Thunder
- NEWCASTLE THUNDER RETAIN GIDEON BOAFO
- "London Broncos secure second signing of the day as lightning quick academy product returns: 'What a talent!'". Love Rugby League. 10 Nov 2023.
- Drew Darbyshire (20 Jun 2024). "Super League loan watch: Wigan Warriors prop makes short-term Leeds Rhinos switch". Love Rugby League.