Football Career Biography
Romuald Boco is a former professional footballer born in France who represented Benin throughout his international career. A versatile midfielder, he won 52 caps for his country, captaining Benin at the 2008 Africa Cup of Nations and featuring in the 2004 and 2010 editions of the tournament.
Boco also represented Benin at Under-20 level, playing in all three group-stage matches at the 2005 FIFA World Youth Championship.
His club career began with Chamois Niortais in France before moving to England, where he became a popular figure at Accrington Stanley. He also played for Sligo Rovers (Ireland), Burton Albion, Shanghai East Asia (China), Plymouth Argyle, Chesterfield, Bharat FC (India), Portsmouth and Leyton Orient. During his time with Sligo Rovers, he won both the FAI Cup and the League of Ireland Cup in 2010.
Across a career spanning more than 350 league appearances, Boco played in France, England, Ireland, China and India, bringing experience and versatility wherever he went. Following his retirement, he moved into recruitment as a scout for Wigan Athletic.