Ekene Ikenwa
Footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Ekene Ikenwa: profile
Ekene Ikenwa (born 14 September 1977 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Ikenwa started out at Balestier Khalsa FC in 2002. He played for 11 clubs in 6 countries between 2002 and 2011. His most appearances came at Persib Bandung (2005–2007), where he made 26 appearances and scored 13 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 157 appearances and 72 goals.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Club career
- 2002–2011 (10 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 6: Singapore, Nigeria, Indonesia, Malaysia, India and Cambodia
- Club goals per game
- 0.46 (72 in 157)
- Latest move
- East Bengal Club (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Karl Toko Ekambi, Sunday Oliseh and Pape Matar Sarr (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |  Balestier Khalsa FC |
Singapore Premier League | 4 | 3 |
| 2003 | Jasper United |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 15 | 0 |
| 2003–2004 | Enugu Rangers |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2003–2004 |  Madura United F.C. |
Super League | 18 | 8 |
| 2004–2005 | Persik Kediri |
Super League | 17 | 8 |
| 2005–2007 | Persib Bandung |
Super League | 26 | 13 |
| 2007–2008 | Persekabpas Pasuruan |
20 | 7 | |
| 2008–2009 |  Kuala Muda Naza FC |
Malaysia Super League | 21 | 5 |
| 2009–2010 |  Salgaocar FC |
Goa Professional League | 24 | 17 |
| 2010 | East Bengal Club |
0 | 0 | |
| 2010 |  Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng F.C. |
Cambodian Premier League | 12 | 11 |
| 2010–2011 | Salgaocar FC |
Goa Professional League | – | – |
| Total | 157 | 72 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
Frequently asked questions
How old is Ekene Ikenwa?
Ekene Ikenwa was born on 14 September 1977, which makes him 49 years old.
Where was Ekene Ikenwa born?
Ekene Ikenwa was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which clubs has Ekene Ikenwa played for?
Ekene Ikenwa's recorded clubs are Balestier Khalsa FC, Jasper United, Enugu Rangers, Madura United F.C., Persik Kediri, Persib Bandung, Persekabpas Pasuruan, Kuala Muda Naza FC, Salgaocar FC, East Bengal Club and Preah Khan Reach Svay Rieng F.C..
What position does Ekene Ikenwa play?
Ekene Ikenwa played as a forward.
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