Emeka Ezeugo
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Midfielder
Emeka Ezeugo: profile
Emeka Ezeugo (born 8 August 1967 in Aba, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder.
Ezeugo started out at East Bengal Club in 1986. He played for 17 clubs in 9 countries between 1986 and 2001. His most appearances came at Sri Pahang F.C. (1990), where he made 34 appearances and scored 2 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 111 appearances and 10 goals.
At international level, Ezeugo represented Nigeria (1992–1994), earning 11 caps and scoring 0 goals. He also played for Nigeria at under-23 level.
Aba has produced 33 footballers in our database, including Kalu Uche, Ikechukwu Uche and Samuel Kalu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1992 (aged about 25)
- Club career
- 1986–2001 (16 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 9: India, Nigeria, Malaysia, Denmark, Hungary, Spain, United States, United Kingdom and Peru
- Club goals per game
- 0.09 (10 in 111)
- Height
- 184 cm — taller than 69% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Estudiantes de Medicina (2001)
- Shares a birthday with
- Joël Matip, Chancel Mbemba and Pape Cheikh Diop (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1987 |  East Bengal Club |
– | – | |
| 1988–1989 | Enugu Rangers |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1989–1990 | Mohammedan Sporting Club |
Indian Super League | – | – |
| 1990 |  Sri Pahang F.C. |
Malaysia Super League | 34 | 2 |
| 1990–1992 |  Lyngby Boldklub |
Danish Superliga | 3 | 0 |
| 1992 | Boldklubben Frem |
Danish 2nd Division | 20 | 4 |
| 1993 | Boldklubben Frem |
Danish 2nd Division | 3 | 0 |
| 1993–1994 | AaB Fodbold |
Danish 1st Division | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 |  Kispest-Honvéd FC |
Nemzeti Bajnokság I | 4 | 0 |
| 1994–1995 | Fremad Amager |
Danish 1st Division | 4 | 0 |
| 1995–1997 |  Deportivo Fabril |
Tercera División | – | – |
| 1997 | Mohun Bagan AC |
4 | 0 | |
| 1997–1998 | Churchill Brothers S.C. |
Indian Football League | – | – |
| 1998 |  Hershey Wildcats |
A-League | 16 | 1 |
| 1998–1999 |  Porthmadog F.C. |
Cymru Alliance | – | – |
| 1999 | Connecticut Wolves |
A-League | 19 | 3 |
| 2000 |  Deportivo Wanka |
Copa Perú | – | – |
| 2001 | Estudiantes de Medicina |
Copa Perú | – | – |
| Total | 111 | 10 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Nigeria U23 |
Under-23 | 3 | 0 |
| 1992–1994 | Nigeria |
Senior | 11 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Emeka Ezeugo?
Emeka Ezeugo was born on 8 August 1967, which makes him 59 years old.
Where was Emeka Ezeugo born?
Emeka Ezeugo was born in Aba, Nigeria.
Which national team does Emeka Ezeugo play for?
Emeka Ezeugo played international football for Nigeria. He has 11 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Emeka Ezeugo played for?
Emeka Ezeugo's recorded clubs are East Bengal Club, Enugu Rangers, Mohammedan Sporting Club, Sri Pahang F.C., Lyngby Boldklub, Boldklubben Frem, AaB Fodbold, Kispest-Honvéd FC, Fremad Amager, Deportivo Fabril, Mohun Bagan AC and Churchill Brothers S.C. among others.
How tall is Emeka Ezeugo?
Emeka Ezeugo is 184 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Emeka Ezeugo play?
Emeka Ezeugo played as a midfielder.
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