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Name
Raymond Poku
Nationality
engEngland
Position
Midfielder
Sponsor (Home)
Steve & Lewis Howard
Sponsor (Away)
Steve & Lewis Howard
Joined
30/07/2025
Current Club
Diamonds
Previous Club(s)
FC Baresi, Northampton ON Chenecks
Leagues & Cups
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division, FA Cup, FA Trophy
Age
20

30/07/25: AFC Rushden & Diamonds are excited to announce the signing of Raymond Poku from Northampton ON Chenecks. Diamonds fans will remember him well as he put two goals past the team in the NFA Hillier Senior Cup match just two weeks ago. He’s also had a blistering start in the United Counties Football League, with 2 goals and an assist for Chenecks in their match last night.
Elliot Sandy spoke on his latest signing “I’m absolutely delighted to bring Raymond Poku to the Club. He’s an exciting young talent with bags of ability and enormous potential. We’ve seen first hand how dangerous he can be and it’s clear he has all the attributes to make a real impact both now and in the future. His pace, technical skill, and hunger to improve make him a fantastic addition to the squad. We’re looking forward to working with him and helping him continue his development in the right environment.”

Northern Premier League - Midlands Division

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FA Cup

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FA Trophy

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Diamonds Total (League & Cup)

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Result

(7)
4 - 2
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Basford United

Matchday Sponsor: The Rust & Gaul Family
Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 355
Man of the Match: Olly Brown-Hill
Captain: Joel Nketia
(First Round Qualifying)
0 - 2
FA Trophy
2025/26
The JJ Mac Stadium

Bourne Town v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 502
Captain: Joel Nketia
(6)
3 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Marks Electrical Arena

Anstey Nomads v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 401
Man of the Match: Olly Brown-Hill
Captain: Joel Nketia
(5)
0 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Corby Town

Matchday Sponsor: Croyland Car Megastore
Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 781
Man of the Match: Joel Nketia
Captain: Gary Mulligan
(4)
4 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Don Amott Arena

Mickleover v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 325
Captain: Gary Mulligan
(3)
1 - 0
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Bedworth United

Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 317
Man of the Match: Lewis Elsom
Captain: Gary Mulligan
(2)
1 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Nationwide Windows Arena

Rugby Borough v AFC Rushden & Diamonds

Attendance: 412
Man of the Match: Tejan Thomas
Captain: Gary Mulligan
(1)
1 - 1
Northern Premier League - Midlands Division
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Shepshed Dynamo

Matchball Sponsor: TJD Home Improvements Ltd.
Attendance: 394
Man of the Match: Tarik Dallas
Captain: Jake Duffy
(Extra Preliminary Round)
0 - 1
FA Cup
2025/26
Hayden Road Sports Ground

AFC Rushden & Diamonds v Grimsby Borough

Matchday Sponsor: NRG UK Group
Attendance: 415
Captain: Jake Duffy
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