Yaw Amankwah Mireku (born 25 November 1979) is a Ghanaian former professional footballer who played as a centre-back.
[2] Born in Accra, Amankwah began his career with Hearts of Oak and was the team captain.
[3] After ten years with Hearts of Oak he left to sign with I-League team Viva Kerala on 12 June 2007.
[4] In January 2008 he signed a contract with Poly Tank Division One League side Pure Joy Stars.
[6] He played his first game for the Black Stars on 11 March 2001 against Nigeria national football team.