Elizabeth Opoku
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Opoku representing Ghana in the 2023 African Games | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Full name | Elizabeth Opoku | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Born |
2 February 1994 Ghana | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Playing position | Forward | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Current club | Ghana Revenue Authority Royal Ladies | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2009–2010 | Ghana U-17 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Years | Team | Caps | Goals | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2012–present | Ghana | 64 | (27) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2013 | Ghana U21 | 6 | (6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Medal record
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| Last updated on: 15 October 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Elizabeth Opoku (born 2 February 1994) is a Ghanaian field hockey player who captains the Ghana women's national hockey team, the Black Sticks Ladies. Regarded as one of Ghana’s most consistent and skillful female hockey player, she has represented the country in numerous continental and international competitions, notably as a four-time winner of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Hockey Player of the Year award. Opoku is a founding member of the non-governmental organisation, ChariCare, which focuses on providing support to underprivileged children and communities. She is also a strong advocate for grassroots hockey development and helping young players secure educational support and equipment.