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Graham Nii Ankamafio: The 17-year-old defender walking by faith and playing with purpose


Fri, Jun 27 2025 5:37 PM
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Please permit me to begin on an unusual note, one rooted in scripture. Romans 8:28-29 reads:
”And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose. For those God foreknew, He also predestined to be conformed to the image of His Son…”

This isn’t just a verse. It’s a mirror. A quiet anthem playing beneath the surface of one young man’s journey.

This is the story of a 17-year-old centre-back who sees football not only as a game, but as a calling.

He is a gentle giant with a warrior’s mindset.

At just 17 years old and standing tall at 198cm, Graham Nii Ankamah Ankamafio commands the backline like a seasoned general. Calm under pressure, dominant in the air, and blessed with a right foot as precise as a surgeon’s blade, the FC Copenhagen U19 defender is quietly carving a path into Denmark’s footballing future, perhaps Ghana’s too.

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His style of play is defined by composure, tactical awareness, and quiet authority. Graham possesses a calm presence on the ball, consistently positioning himself well and reading the game with maturity beyond his years.

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His ability to step into midfield and initiate attacks highlights his confidence and understanding of the modern defender’s role.

“I still have a long way to go,” Graham says modestly in a Zoom interview with JoySports’ Joseph Ayinga-Walter.

“But I learn a lot from watching football—not just matches, even training clips. Anything that can help me improve, I study it.”

Born in Denmark to Ghanaian parents, Graham’s journey did not begin in a prestigious academy, but on grass patches and in backyard gardens—chasing balls and mimicking his older brother.

“When I was five or six, I saw my older brother playing football in the garden,” he recalls.

“I told myself, this looks fun, I want to play. As I got older, he taught me the basics.”

But the fun gave way to struggle. Raised primarily by his father, Graham quickly learned the value of self-reliance.

“Sometimes it was hard for my dad to take me to training, so from an early age, I had to help myself,” he says.

“My older siblings stepped in too. I learned how to better myself when I was very young.”

That early resilience is the foundation of his career. Unlike many of his peers, he has already had to dig deep, drawing strength from within.

“My mindset is something I’ve been working on since I was a child,” he shares.

“I’ve been through things a lot of players haven’t, going to school alone at five, taking my siblings to school, buying food for myself. I think that’s what sets me apart.”

On the pitch, he’s not just a destroyer of attacks; he’s a builder of momentum. His crisp passing range enables his team to transition effortlessly from defence to attack.

Off the field, Graham is deeply spiritual, attributing his growth and resilience to his Christian faith.

“What kept me going was God,” he says earnestly.

“In our household, we believe in Jesus Christ. Even when things go wrong—injuries, being benched, setbacks—I trust in God. That’s what my dad taught me. You need to work hard for what you want. Nothing is given for free.”

His faith and humility are matched by a quiet but firm ambition. Recently, he featured for Denmark at the U17 European Championship.

“The week before I got selected, I thought maybe I wouldn’t,” he admits.
“But when I arrived on the team bus, I told myself, ‘While I’m here, I won’t look back.’’

Now, as scouts take notice and his development accelerates, Graham is looking beyond his personal goals.
“I want to be one of the best in my position,” he says.

“Someone kids look up to, someone who worked hard and made it. I play not just for myself, but for my family and for all the children in Africa. I want to give back.”

Though he has represented Denmark at the youth level, his Ghanaian roots remain a meaningful part of his identity.

Graham Nii Ankamafio

“Playing for Ghana is definitely something I think about… but it has to be the right moment.”

Off the pitch, he’s a humble, grounded teenager. A family man. A helper. A believer.

“I’m a chill guy. I like to help people. I’m a family guy. I put God first, then family. Just being a good person.”

With dreams of playing in the Premier League, ideally for Manchester United—or even rising to the heights of La Liga – Graham knows everything depends on consistency, growth, and divine timing.

“Wherever God takes me,” he says with a calm smile. “That’s where I’ll go.”

This is more than a rising star. This is a young man shaped by hardship, led by faith, and committed to legacy. Whether in red for Denmark or in gold for Ghana, Graham Nii Ankamafio is a name to remember.

A defender with dreams. A believer with a ball. And a future as towering as his stride.

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