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2025 Men's Soccer Roster

19 Arafath Ouro-Gnao

  • Position Forward
  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 200
  • Class Graduate Student
  • Hometown Lomé, Togo
  • Highschool United Township High School

Biography

Getting to know…Arafath Ouro-Gnao
Preferred pronouns: He/ Him
Date of Birth: 4/22/2001
Birth Location: Lome, Togo

Social Media
Instagram: @a7afath

Sports Information
Sports played in high school: Soccer, Track and Field 
Individual Sports Honors or Rankings: IHSSCA All-State Team; USCA All American/ All Midwest nominee; Western Big 6 Conference First Team, Conference Scoring champion, 2018-2019 Boys Soccer Most Valuable Player.
Scott Community College 2019-2020 Offensive Player of the year. 2019 NJCAA Region XI Men’s soccer First team all region. 
What is your favorite sports memory? A game against Washington High School when my dad insisted on me buying new cleats on game day, took me to Dick’s sporting and I scored a hat trick with the new cleats on the same day. I felt different wearing those cleats. 
Who has been most influential in your athletic career? My dad but also my high school coach.

Academics
Academic Honors previously earned: Chicago State University-Academic All-Conference
Scott Community College-Dean’s List Spring 2021, Academic All-Region Second Team Fall 2019, President’s list Spring 2020, ICCAC second team academic all region Fall 2019, ICCAC First team academic all region Fall 2020
Chicago State Declared Academic Major: Accounting

Family
Son of Essobou Ouro Gnao and Samire Mouhariatou Tcha
Brothers and/or sisters: 
Sisters:
Rahamatou Ouro-Gnao
Rakiatou Ouro-Gnao
Hanifatou Ouro-Gnao
Brother:
Ihsan Ouro-Gnao

Fun 
What is ONE thing most people don't know about you? My background. But I’m not sure. 
What is your dream job? Pro Soccer player or accountant
Why did you choose Chicago State? I always wanted to compete at a higher level. CSU offers me that ability and a chance to grow as a student athlete and as a person.
Do you have a sports hero? My dad. He’s the reason I’m where I am today.
What is your favorite hobby outside of sports? Hanging out with my family, Video games, Traveling. 
Who is your favorite professional athlete or team? Messi, Mbappé are my favorites and Barcelona is my favorite club.
How would you describe yourself when you're competing? Determined
What is your favorite food? Jollof rice/ Fufu
If you could only eat one meal for the rest of your life, what would it be? Rice (any kind)
What or who motivates you to work hard? My family
What is the best advice you’ve ever received? Be humble and everything will be humble to you. 
Name three famous people you want to have over for dinner: Messi, LeBron, Burna Boy
What is your go-to song at Karaoke night? None
Can you sing? Like, really sing? Yes
Where would you like to see yourself in 10 years? Wherever God takes me.
How many languages do you speak? French, Ewe, English, Kotokoli (Tem)
 

Statistics

Season:
2025

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Historical Player Information

  • 2021-22Junior

    Forward
    0 lbs
  • 22

    2022Senior

    Forward
    0 lbs
    22
  • 22

    2023Junior

    Forward
    6'0" 198 lbs
    22
  • 17

    2024Senior

    Forward
    6'0" 198 lbs
    17
  • 19

    2025Graduate Student

    Forward
    6'0" 200 lbs
    19