Chukwuma Akabueze
Footballer
Nigeria
Wing half
Chukwuma Akabueze: profile
Chukwuma Akabueze (born 6 May 1989 in Ilorin, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a wing half.
Akabueze made the step into senior football with Kwara United F.C. in 2005. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries since 2005. The busiest spell of his career was at Odds BK (2007–2011): 95 appearances and 32 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 193 appearances and 57 goals.
At international level, Akabueze represented Nigeria (2007), earning 2 caps and scoring 1 goal. He also played for Nigeria at under-20 level.
Ilorin has produced 10 footballers in our database, including Taiwo Awoniyi, Juwon Oshaniwa and Saidat Adegoke.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2007 (aged about 18)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Norway and People's Republic of China
- Club goals per game
- 0.30 (57 in 193)
- Height
- 180 cm — taller than 48% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Odds BK (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Achraf Dari, Manuel da Costa and Bradley Locko (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005–2007 | Kwara United F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 18 | 9 |
| 2007–2011 |  Odds BK |
1. divisjon football | 95 | 32 |
| 2011–2012 | SK Brann |
Eliteserien | 53 | 13 |
| 2013 |  Wuhan Yangtze River F.C. |
Chinese Super League | 27 | 3 |
| 2014– | Odds BK |
1. divisjon football | – | – |
| Total | 193 | 57 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Nigeria |
Senior | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 | Nigeria U20 |
Under-20 | 2 | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Chukwuma Akabueze?
Chukwuma Akabueze was born on 6 May 1989, which makes him 37 years old.
Where was Chukwuma Akabueze born?
Chukwuma Akabueze was born in Ilorin, Nigeria.
Which national team does Chukwuma Akabueze play for?
Chukwuma Akabueze played international football for Nigeria. He has 2 caps and 1 goal on record.
Which clubs has Chukwuma Akabueze played for?
Chukwuma Akabueze's recorded clubs are Kwara United F.C., Odds BK, SK Brann and Wuhan Yangtze River F.C..
How tall is Chukwuma Akabueze?
Chukwuma Akabueze is 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) tall.
What position does Chukwuma Akabueze play?
Chukwuma Akabueze played as a wing half.
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