Stephen Ahorlu
{{short description|Ghanaian footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=August 2020}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Steve Ahorlu
| image =
| fullname = Stephen Ahorlu
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1988|9|5|df=y}}
| birth_place = Kpandu, Ghana
| youthyears1 =
| youthclubs1 = Heart of Lions
| currentclub =
| clubnumber =
| position = Goalkeeper
| years1 = 2008–2010
| clubs1 = Heart of Lions
| caps1 =
| goals1 = 0
| years2 = 2010–2011
| clubs2 = Hapoel Ashkelon
| caps2 = 32
| goals2 = 0
| years3 = 2011
| clubs3 = Heart of Lions
| caps3 =
| goals3 = 0
| years4 = 2011–2012
| clubs4 = Medeama S.C.
| caps4 =
| goals4 = 0
| years5 = 2012
| clubs5 = → Wassaman United (loan)
| caps5 =
| goals5 = 0
| years6 = 2012–2024
| clubs6 = Heart of Lions
| caps6 = 5
| goals6 = 0
}}
Stephen Ahorlu (born 5 September 1988) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who plays as a goalkeeper.
Club career
Ahorlu was born in Kpandu.{{Worldfootball.net|stephen-ahorlu}}
He returned to his former club Heart of Lions ahead of the 2013–14 season.{{cite web |last1=Frimpong Manson |first1=Akyereko |title=Even Richard Kingson is still playing, I won't quit - Stephen Ahorlu - Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results |url=https://ghanasoccernet.com/even-richard-kingson-is-still-playing-i-wont-quit-stephen-ahorlu |website=ghanasoccernet.com |access-date=9 March 2021 |date=17 December 2013}} In December he received criticism from fans for poor performances.
Ahorlu retired in 2015 after sustaining a "career-threatening injury" in 2013.{{cite web |last1=Ashietey |first1=Isaac |title=Stephen Ahorlu: Only hard work will ensure Black Stars call-up |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/sports/football/stephen-ahorlu-only-hard-work-will-ensure-black-stars-call-up.html |website=Graphic Online |access-date=9 March 2021 |date=22 July 2020}}
International career
On 13 May 2010, Ahorlu earned his call-up in the Ghana national team for the 2010 FIFA World Cup.[http://www.kickoff.com/news/15381/ahorlu-delighted-with-stars-chance.php Stephen Ahorlu delighted with Ghana chance | News - KickOff Magazine]
Post-playing career
In 2017 Ahorlu was appointed goalkeeping coach at his former club Heart of Lions, playing in Ghana's Division One, the country's second tier.{{cite web |last1=Gyamera-Antwi |first1=Evans |title=Heart of Lions appoint Ahorlu as goalkeeping coach |url=https://www.goal.com/en-gh/news/18242/ghana-lower-leagues/2017/01/08/31285042/heart-of-lions-appoint-ahorlu-as-goalkeeping-coach |website=goal.com |access-date=9 March 2021 |date=8 January 2017}}
References
{{Reflist}}
{{Ghana Squad 2010 World Cup}}
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Category:Ghanaian men's footballers
Category:Men's association football goalkeepers
Category:Ghana men's international footballers
Category:2010 FIFA World Cup players
Category:Israeli Premier League players
Category:Heart of Lions F.C. players
Category:Hapoel Ashkelon F.C. players
Category:Emmanuel Stars F.C. players
Category:Ghanaian expatriate men's footballers
Category:Ghanaian expatriate sportspeople in Israel
Category:Expatriate men's footballers in Israel
Category:21st-century Ghanaian sportsmen
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