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On 2017-09-30, Sarfo was requested to be arrested following accusations of one case of attempted rape, and two cases of child rape.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://minfil.org/Sar5Aecfb9/Malm__TR_B6623-17_Aktbil_5.pdf||title=Malmö TR B6623-17 Aktbil 5.pdf|publisher=Malmö åklagarkammare|language=sv|date=30 September 2017|accessdate=11 January 2018}}</ref> As a result of the arrest, Sarfo was suspended from playing for Malmö FF, a suspension that was lifted on 2018-01-11 awaiting the legal process to be completed. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://mff.se/aktuellt/nyheter/Nyheter/2018-01-11_avstangning-havs-i-avvaktan-pa-den-rattsliga-processen||title=Avstängning hävs i avvaktan på den rättsliga processen |
On 2017-09-30, Sarfo was requested to be arrested following accusations of one case of attempted rape, and two cases of child rape.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://minfil.org/Sar5Aecfb9/Malm__TR_B6623-17_Aktbil_5.pdf||title=Malmö TR B6623-17 Aktbil 5.pdf|publisher=Malmö åklagarkammare|language=sv|date=30 September 2017|accessdate=11 January 2018}}</ref> As a result of the arrest, Sarfo was suspended from playing for Malmö FF, a suspension that was lifted on 2018-01-11 awaiting the legal process to be completed. <ref>{{cite web|url=http://mff.se/aktuellt/nyheter/Nyheter/2018-01-11_avstangning-havs-i-avvaktan-pa-den-rattsliga-processen||title=Avstängning hävs i avvaktan på den rättsliga processen |
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==Driving without a valid licence== |
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During 2017 Sarfo drove his car on several occasions without holding a valid drivers licence in Sweden. According to Swedish law this is something that can result in up to 6 months in prison. Sarfo was not disciplined by the club in any way for this.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.fotbollskanalen.se/allsvenskan/mff-bestraffar-inte-sarfo-har-fatt-en-ordentlig-uppstrackning/||title=MFF bestraffar inte Sarfo: "Har fått en ordentlig uppsträckning"|publisher=Fotbollskanalen.se|language=sv|date=30 September 2017|accessdate=19 January 2018}}</ref> |
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==References== |
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Revision as of 12:05, 19 January 2018
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kingsley Sarfo | ||
| Date of birth | 13 February 1995 | ||
| Place of birth | Ghana | ||
| Height | 1.66 m (5 ft 5+1⁄2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Malmö FF | ||
| Number | 21 | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Soccer Soldiers Academy | |||
| Golden Booth Academy | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2013 | Rosengård | ||
| 2014 | BW 90 | 15 | (2) |
| 2014–2017 | IK Sirius | 71 | (9) |
| 2017– | Malmö FF | 8 | (2) |
| International career‡ | |||
| 2017– | Ghana | 1 | (0) |
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*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 16 October 2017 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 16 October 2017 | |||
Kingsley Sarfo (born 13 February 1995) is a Ghanaian footballer who plays as a midfielder for Malmö FF.[1]
Club career
Early career
After moving to Sweden as a teenager, Sarfo played for FC Rosengård and BW 90 IF.
Sirius
In 2014 he moved to Sirius who at the time played in the Swedish second division Superettan. Two seasons later he was involved in the club's promotion to Allsvenskan in 2016.
Malmö FF
Following a promising start in Allsvenskan during 2017 Sarfo was subject to a bid from the title holders Malmö FF, where he agreed personal terms in spite of Sirius holding out for 15 million SEK or €1.5 million. Sarfo's agent stated that his client was only interested in making a move to Malmö because of him needing another year to acquire Swedish citizenship and therefore was not interested in moving abroad as well as wanting UEFA Champions League football.[2] On 22 June 2017 Malmö FF confirmed the signing of Sarfo in a press conference. Sarfo made his debut for Malmö on the first day of the Swedish transfer window, 15 July, as his old club Sirius came to Swedbank Stadion. Sarfo scored a goal on his debut but couldn't help his team to a victory as the game ended 3-3.[3] On 1 October 2017 Sarfo was suspended by the club until further notice after being declared a suspect in a police investigation.[4][5]
International career
In January 2017 Sarfo expressed his desire to play for Sweden. In May 2017 Sweden U21 wanted him to play in the 2017 UEFA European Under-21 Championship the following month but Sarfo was not able to get his Swedish citizenship in time for the championship. Sarfo was selected for Ghana in June 2017 but he later he turned that calling down.
On September 26, 2017, the Ghanasoccernet, a Ghanaian soccer media, reported that Kingsley Sarfo has pledged his willingness to play for Ghana. He said his reasons were based on what was good for his career.
He has since been called up for face Uganda, in a crucial World Cup qualifier on October 7.
Honours
Club
- IK Sirius
- Superettan (1): 2016
- Malmö FF
- Allsvenskan (1): 2017
Individual
- Allsvenskan Player of the month: April 2017
Sexual assault arrest
On 2017-09-30, Sarfo was requested to be arrested following accusations of one case of attempted rape, and two cases of child rape.[6] As a result of the arrest, Sarfo was suspended from playing for Malmö FF, a suspension that was lifted on 2018-01-11 awaiting the legal process to be completed. [7]
Driving without a valid licence
During 2017 Sarfo drove his car on several occasions without holding a valid drivers licence in Sweden. According to Swedish law this is something that can result in up to 6 months in prison. Sarfo was not disciplined by the club in any way for this.[8]
References
- ^ "Välkommen Kingsley Sarfo" (in Swedish). Malmö FF. 22 June 2017. Retrieved 22 June 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Sirius nobbar MFF:s jättebud på stjärnan" (in Swedish). Kvällsposten. 14 June 2017. Retrieved 14 June 2017.
- ^ "Sirius tog poäng borta mot Malmö FF" (in Swedish). SVT. 15 July 2017. Retrieved 1 August 2017.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Spelaren fortsatt misstänkt och tills vidare avstängd" (in Swedish). Malmö FF. 1 October 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Malmö FF:s Kingsley Sarfo begärs häktad misstänkt för våldtäkt mot barn" (in Swedish). Sydsvenskan. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 10 January 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Malmö TR B6623-17 Aktbil 5.pdf" (PDF) (in Swedish). Malmö åklagarkammare. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "Avstängning hävs i avvaktan på den rättsliga processen" (in Swedish). MFF. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 11 January 2018.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|1=(help) - ^ "MFF bestraffar inte Sarfo: "Har fått en ordentlig uppsträckning"" (in Swedish). Fotbollskanalen.se. 30 September 2017. Retrieved 19 January 2018.
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