Elkanah Onyeali
Nigerian footballer (1939-2008)
Nigeria
Forward
Elkanah Onyeali: profile
Elkanah Onyeali (born 1939 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a forward. He died on 11 August 2008.
Onyeali made the step into senior football with Tranmere Rovers F.C. in 1960. He played for 2 clubs since 1960. The busiest spell of his career was at Tranmere Rovers F.C. (1960–1961): 13 appearances and 8 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 13 appearances and 8 goals.
At international level, Onyeali represented Nigeria (1959–1961), earning 11 caps and scoring 11 goals.
Port Harcourt has produced 47 footballers in our database, including Taribo West, Sunday Oliseh and Finidi George.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1959 (aged about 20)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960–1961 |  Tranmere Rovers F.C. |
EFL League Two | 13 | 8 |
| — | Prescot Cables F.C. |
Northern Premier League | – | – |
| Total | 13 | 8 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959–1961 | Nigeria |
Senior | 11 | 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Elkanah Onyeali born?
Elkanah Onyeali was born in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
Which national team does Elkanah Onyeali play for?
Elkanah Onyeali played international football for Nigeria. He has 11 caps and 11 goals on record.
Which clubs has Elkanah Onyeali played for?
Elkanah Onyeali's recorded clubs are Tranmere Rovers F.C. and Prescot Cables F.C..
What position does Elkanah Onyeali play?
Elkanah Onyeali played as a forward.