Ghana Black Stars · AmaZulu FC

RICHARD
OFORI

Professional Goalkeeper ·
FOCUS · COURAGE · EXCELLENCE
#31
Shirt
190
Height cm
10+
Pro Years
1
CAF Title
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Richard Ofori
Ghana Black Stars · AmaZulu FC

RICHARD
OFORI

Professional Goalkeeper ·
FOCUS · COURAGE · EXCELLENCE
#31
Shirt
190
Height cm
10+
Pro Years
1
CAF Title
Explore Profile Full Gallery
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The Goalkeeper

WHO IS
RICHARD OFORI

Richard Ofori is one of Africa's most distinguished goalkeepers, known for his commanding presence, exceptional reflexes, and vocal leadership. Born in Aburi, in the eastern region of Ghana, he rose through the ranks to become captain of the Black Stars and a key figure for Orlando Pirates FC in South Africa. His career highlights include playing in the CAF Confederation Cup final with Orlando Pirates and representing Ghana on numerous occasions at AFCON. His motto is: Focus. Courage. Excellence.

AmaZulu
Current Club
Ghana
Nationality
#31
Shirt Number
Right
Preferred Foot
Full NameRichard Ofori
Height190 cm (6'3")
PositionGoalkeeper
Current ClubAmaZulu FC
LeagueDStv Premiership, South Africa
NationalityGhanaian
Shirt Number#31 / #50
National TeamGhana Black Stars (Captain)
Transfer Value€850,000
Contactinfo@richardofori.org
Journey

CAREER
TIMELINE

AmaZulu FC
2024 – Present DStv Premiership South Africa

Current club — AmaZulu FC, one of South Africa's historic clubs.

Orlando Pirates
2020 – 2024 DStv Premiership / CAF CL South Africa

Runners Up Of CAF Confederation Cup and established himself as one of Africa's top goalkeepers.

Durban City FC
2017 – 2020 GladAfrica Championship South Africa

Rose through the South African football pyramid.

Legon Cities FC
2012 – 2017 Ghana Premier League Ghana

Began senior career in Ghana before moving to South Africa.

Westland FC
2010 – 2012 Division 2 Ghana

Where he was starting professional Football

Madina Youth
2007 – 2010 Youth Football Ghana

Played Youth football Across Ghana

Performance

CAREER
STATISTICS

SeasonClubLeague AppsClean SheetsGoals ConcededSaves
2024/25 AmaZulu FC DStv Premiership 28 9 31 112
2023/24 Orlando Pirates DStv Premiership 32 14 24 145
2022/23 Orlando Pirates DStv Premiership 30 12 28 138
2021/22 Orlando Pirates DStv Prem / CAF CL 35 13 33 156
2020/21 Orlando Pirates DStv Premiership 22 8 22 98
AmaZulu FC
2024/25
DStv Premiership
28Apps
9Clean
Sheets
31Goals
Conceded
112Saves
Orlando Pirates
2023/24
DStv Premiership
32Apps
14Clean
Sheets
24Goals
Conceded
145Saves
Orlando Pirates
2022/23
DStv Premiership
30Apps
12Clean
Sheets
28Goals
Conceded
138Saves
Orlando Pirates
2021/22
DStv Prem / CAF CL
35Apps
13Clean
Sheets
33Goals
Conceded
156Saves
Orlando Pirates
2020/21
DStv Premiership
22Apps
8Clean
Sheets
22Goals
Conceded
98Saves
Honours

TROPHIES &
ACHIEVEMENTS

2x NedBank Cup Winner
NedBank

Cup winner with Orlando Pirates.

Super Cup Winner
Ghana Super Cup

Cup winner with Legon Cities

CAF Confederation Cup runners-up.
CAF Confederation Cup

Finished as runners-up in the CAF Confederation Cup with Orlando Pirates, cementing his status as one of Africa's best goalkeepers.

Ghana Premier League Champion
Ghana Premier League

League champion with Legon Cities

Ghana Black Stars Captain
2x AFCON 2024

Captained the Ghana national team at AFCON 2024 in Ivory Coast.

2x Cup Runner-up with Durban City FC
Durban City FC

Played a vital role in the team’s success in those competitions.

2x DStv Premiership runners-up.
South African Premier Division

League champion with Orlando Pirates.

3x MTN8 Cup Winner
MTN8 Cup

Cup winner with Orlando Pirates.

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