Kwadwo Poku signed with the Tampa Bay Rowdies on June 26, 2018.He previously played for FC Anzhi Makhachkala in the Russian Premier League.

Prior to his move to Russia, Poku played for Miami FC (NASL), New York City FC (MLS) and the Atlanta Silverbacks (NASL) in his professional career. He has three caps for Ghana. Poku scored seven goals in 36 appearances for NYCFC, and was named to the MLS “24 under 24” after his stellar 2015 season.In South Florida, he scored 15 goals in 55 matches, while also guiding Miami FC to both the 2017 Spring and Fall Season Championships.

Poku was also fundamental in Miami’s long Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup run in 2017, where they reached the quarterfinals.