Copenhagen Police have launched an international manhunt for former FC Copenhagen winger Akinkunmi Amoo, who is believed to have left Denmark to avoid serving a one-year prison sentence for rape and other sexual offences, reports allnigeriasoccer.com.

Although Danish broadcaster TV 2 Sport did not identify the player, due to their journalistic principles, Bold later confirmed that the individual being sought by Copenhagen Police is 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup star Amoo.

Police said the former Super Eagles invitee has been remanded in custody in absentia, with authorities working to secure his return to Denmark so he can begin serving his sentence.

The 24-year-old was convicted by the Copenhagen City Court in June 2023 on charges of assault, rape involving a sexual act other than intercourse, and attempted rape.

Amoo appealed the ruling, but the Eastern High Court dismissed his appeal in 2024 after he failed to appear for the hearing, making the original verdict and sentence final. His lawyer at the time attributed his absence to visa-related issues.

Following his 2023 conviction, FC Copenhagen transferred Amoo to Cypriot club Omonia Nicosia.

However, his contract there was terminated after the appeal was dismissed and the conviction was upheld.

The Nigerian joined Chinese club SH JD Huilong in February 2025 but became a free agent when his contract expired at the end of the year.

Amoo’s whereabouts are unknown, although reports have linked him with a possible move to Thailand. (The Guardian, excluding headline)

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