Anthony Igwe
Nigerian association football player
Nigeria
Defender
Anthony Igwe: profile
Anthony Igwe (born 24 December 1945 in Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Igwe's senior club career began in 1968 at Stationery Stores F.C.. He played for 2 clubs between 1968 and 1973.
At international level, Igwe represented Nigeria (1968–1974), earning 40 caps and scoring 3 goals.
Nigeria has produced 383 footballers in our database, including Momodu Mutairu, Derick Ogbu and Kingsley Madu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1968 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1968–1973 (6 seasons)
- Shares a birthday with
- Stephen Appiah, Serge Aurier and Diafra Sakho (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Stationery Stores F.C. |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 1973 | NEPA Lagos |
– | – |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968–1974 | Nigeria |
Senior | 40 | 3 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Anthony Igwe?
Anthony Igwe was born on 24 December 1945, which makes him 80 years old.
Where was Anthony Igwe born?
Anthony Igwe was born in Nigeria.
Which national team does Anthony Igwe play for?
Anthony Igwe played international football for Nigeria. He has 40 caps and 3 goals on record.
Which clubs has Anthony Igwe played for?
Anthony Igwe's recorded clubs are Stationery Stores F.C. and NEPA Lagos.
What position does Anthony Igwe play?
Anthony Igwe played as a defender.