Elijah Ari
Elijah Ari, sometimes also known as Elijah Aryee, is a Ghanaian-Kyrgyz international footballer who plays as a defender for Dushanbe-83 in Tajikistan. Born in Ghana, he moved to Central Asia in 2007, and played three seasons in Kyrgyzstan for Dordoi Bishkek.Club career
The Ghanaian born Ari started his career in Dordoi Bishkek where he played three seasons and acquired Kyrgyzstani citizenship. He then spent one season with Vakhsh Qughonteppa in neighboring Tajikistan. He now plays for Bowsher Club, in Oman.
On 31 March 2020, Ari was announced as part of Dushanbe-83's squad for the 2020 season.International career
Ari has eight national appearances for Kyrgyzstan to his name.International
Statistics accurate as of match played 19 May 2014