Romuald Boco
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Romuald Boco is a Benin international
footballer who plays for Shanghai East Asia as a midfielder
or as a defender.
, Boco signed for Accrington Stanley
just before the 2005 transfer
deadline from Niort. Boco had the honour of scoring the first two Football League goals for Stanley, in a 2–1 win against Barnet
. He instantly became a favourite among the fans.
After returning from the 2008 African Cup of Nations
, he requested his contract be terminated.
Premier Division.
His new manager Paul Cook
, who he previously played with at Accrington Stanley, was happy with his latest signing ahead of his teams new campaign, "I didn't think I'd get him, I thought that he would be out of our reach but, thankfully we have secured him," said Cook.
"I don't want to put pressure on him, but I'm certain that the fans will see that he is the real deal and with the other signings we've made, I believe that we're in for a very exciting season."
He scored his first league goal for Sligo Rovers in a 3–1 win over Cobh Ramblers.
He helped Rovers to qualification for the UEFA Europa League, formerly known as the UEFA Cup.
On 7 June 2009, he expressed concern at the financial situation within the League of Ireland in an interview with the BBC.
Boco was on trial with Doncaster Rovers
in a bid to earn a contract with the championship club, however nothing materialised and he then went on trial with Football League Two
side [Burton Albion fc] after his contract with Sligo Rovers ran out and he decided not to sign a new one.
on a deal until the end of the season on 24 February 2010 until his release at the end of the season.
that was sometimes used as a centre midfielder and then changed to right-back before leaving he did finally complete his life aspiration by playing in goal for the final 10 league games. on November 23, Paul Cook admitted that it's doubtful Boco will signed a new contract after turning down the clubs "final" offer.
Despite talks of the club and Boco agreeing terms, on February the 23rd 2011, Paul Cook
, announced that Boco would not be returning to the Showgrounds for the upcoming season.
Boco and Benin finished third in 2005 African Youth Championship
. The Under-20's went on to challenge in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
.
Boco captained Benin in the 2008 African Nations Cup in what was only the country's second time qualifying for the competition, and was part of the Beninese 2010 African Nations Cup team. He is also the captain of the national team and is commonly known as the King of Benin
.He has also stated that the LEGEND Gerard O'Donnell was his inspiration.
passport. He had said he will become a manager after his career.
Benin national football team
The Benin national football team, nicknamed Les Écureuils , is the national football team of Benin and is controlled by the Fédération Béninoise de Football. They were known as the Dahomey national football team until 1975, when Dahomey became Benin. They have never made the World Cup but have...
footballer who plays for Shanghai East Asia as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
or as a defender.
Accrington Stanley
Born in Bernay, EureBernay, Eure
Bernay is a commune in the west of the Eure department about fifty km from Évreux in northern France. The city is in the Pays d'Ouche and the Lieuvin...
, Boco signed for Accrington Stanley
Accrington Stanley F.C.
Accrington Stanley is an English association football club from Accrington in Lancashire, in the North West of England, who play in Football League Two, the fourth-highest division in the English football league system....
just before the 2005 transfer
Transfer (football)
In professional association football, a transfer is the action taken whenever a player under contract moves between professional clubs. It refers to the transferring of a player's registration from one professional association football club to another. In general, the players can only be...
deadline from Niort. Boco had the honour of scoring the first two Football League goals for Stanley, in a 2–1 win against Barnet
Barnet F.C.
Barnet Football Club is an English football team from High Barnet, London, England, currently playing in Football League Two. The ground is in the town of Barnet within the London Borough of Barnet....
. He instantly became a favourite among the fans.
After returning from the 2008 African Cup of Nations
2008 African Cup of Nations
The 2008 Africa Cup of Nations, also known as the MTN Africa Cup of Nations due to the competition's sponsorship by MTN, was the 26th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the biennial football tournament for nations affiliated to the Confederation of African Football . The tournament was staged at...
, he requested his contract be terminated.
Sligo Rovers
On 11 February 2008, he signed for Sligo Rovers of the League of IrelandLeague of Ireland
The League of Ireland is the national association football league of the Republic of Ireland. Founded in 1921, as a league of eight clubs, it has expanded over time into a two-tiered league of 22 clubs. It is currently split into the League of Ireland Premier Division and the League of Ireland...
Premier Division.
His new manager Paul Cook
Paul Cook (footballer)
Paul Anthony Cook is an English former footballer, currently manager of Sligo Rovers in Ireland. He had a lengthy career, playing for a number of clubs in the Football League as a left sided or central midfielder before retiring from the game in 2006.-Playing career:Cook began his career at his...
, who he previously played with at Accrington Stanley, was happy with his latest signing ahead of his teams new campaign, "I didn't think I'd get him, I thought that he would be out of our reach but, thankfully we have secured him," said Cook.
"I don't want to put pressure on him, but I'm certain that the fans will see that he is the real deal and with the other signings we've made, I believe that we're in for a very exciting season."
He scored his first league goal for Sligo Rovers in a 3–1 win over Cobh Ramblers.
He helped Rovers to qualification for the UEFA Europa League, formerly known as the UEFA Cup.
On 7 June 2009, he expressed concern at the financial situation within the League of Ireland in an interview with the BBC.
Boco was on trial with Doncaster Rovers
Doncaster Rovers F.C.
Doncaster Rovers Football Club is an English football club, based at the Keepmoat Stadium in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. The team currently competes in the Football League Championship, after being promoted via the League One play-offs in 2008, and have remained there since.The club was founded in...
in a bid to earn a contract with the championship club, however nothing materialised and he then went on trial with Football League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side [Burton Albion fc] after his contract with Sligo Rovers ran out and he decided not to sign a new one.
Burton Albion
Boco joined Burton AlbionBurton Albion F.C.
Burton Albion Football Club are a professional English football club based in the town of Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire. The club's home ground is the Pirelli Stadium, having moved from Eton Park in 2005...
on a deal until the end of the season on 24 February 2010 until his release at the end of the season.
Sligo Rovers
Boco rejoined Sligo Rovers on July 30, 2010 signing a contract which will expire by the end of the 2010 season. He played a major part in helping Rovers win the 2010 FAI Ford Cup after being changed position a right or left winger. When he first signed for Sligo Rovers he was a strikerStriker
Forwards, also known as strikers, are the players on a team in association football who play nearest to the opposing team's goal, and are therefore principally responsible for scoring goals...
that was sometimes used as a centre midfielder and then changed to right-back before leaving he did finally complete his life aspiration by playing in goal for the final 10 league games. on November 23, Paul Cook admitted that it's doubtful Boco will signed a new contract after turning down the clubs "final" offer.
Despite talks of the club and Boco agreeing terms, on February the 23rd 2011, Paul Cook
Paul Cook (footballer)
Paul Anthony Cook is an English former footballer, currently manager of Sligo Rovers in Ireland. He had a lengthy career, playing for a number of clubs in the Football League as a left sided or central midfielder before retiring from the game in 2006.-Playing career:Cook began his career at his...
, announced that Boco would not be returning to the Showgrounds for the upcoming season.
International career
Boco was part of the Beninese 2004 African Nations Cup team, who finished bottom of their group in the first round of competition.Boco and Benin finished third in 2005 African Youth Championship
African Youth Championship
The African Youth Championship is the main international youth football competition for CAF nations, and is competed for by under 20 year olds...
. The Under-20's went on to challenge in the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
2005 FIFA World Youth Championship
The 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship took place in The Netherlands between 10 June and 2 July 2005. The 2005 championship was the 15th contested.- Venues :- Qualification :The following 24 teams qualified for the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship...
.
Boco captained Benin in the 2008 African Nations Cup in what was only the country's second time qualifying for the competition, and was part of the Beninese 2010 African Nations Cup team. He is also the captain of the national team and is commonly known as the King of Benin
Benin
Benin , officially the Republic of Benin, is a country in West Africa. It borders Togo to the west, Nigeria to the east and Burkina Faso and Niger to the north. Its small southern coastline on the Bight of Benin is where a majority of the population is located...
.He has also stated that the LEGEND Gerard O'Donnell was his inspiration.
Personal life
He holds a FrenchFrance
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
passport. He had said he will become a manager after his career.
Sligo Rovers
- FAI CupFAI CupThe Football Association of Ireland Challenge Cup, known as the FAI Ford Cup for sponsorship reasons, is a knock-out association football competition contested annually by teams from the Republic of Ireland...
(1): 20102010 FAI CupThe 2010 FAI Senior Challenge Cup, also known as the 2010 FAI Ford Cup, is the 87th season of the national football competition of the Republic of Ireland.... - League of Ireland Cup (1): 20102010 League of Ireland CupThe 2010 League of Ireland Cup, also known as the 2010 EA Sports Cup, was the 37th season of the Irish football knockout competition.The competition was won by Sligo Rovers who defeated Monaghan United in the final on 25 September 2010 at the Showgrounds, Sligo.A total of 29 teams competed in the...