Francis Kumbur
Footballer
Nigeria
Forward
Francis Kumbur: profile
Francis Kumbur (born 4 April 1979 in Lagos, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a forward.
Kumbur made the step into senior football with Plateau United F.C. in 1997. He played for 6 clubs in 3 countries between 1997 and 2010. The busiest spell of his career was at Yeovil Town F.C. (2002): 5 appearances and 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 5 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Kumbur represented Nigeria (2002), earning 1 cap and scoring 0 goals.
Lagos has produced 367 footballers in our database, including Victor Osimhen, Victor Moses and Obafemi Martins.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2002 (aged about 23)
- Club career
- 1997–2010 (14 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Morocco and United Kingdom
- Latest move
- Eastbourne Town F.C. (2010)
- Shares a birthday with
- Sami Khedira, McDonald Mariga and Mounir Obbadi (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997–1998 | Plateau United F.C. |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 1998–2001 |  KACM |
Botola Pro 1 | – | – |
| 2002 |  Yeovil Town F.C. |
National League | 5 | 3 |
| 2002–2003 | Haywards Heath Town F.C. |
Southern Combination Football League | – | – |
| 2003–2004 | Ebbsfleet United F.C. |
National League | – | – |
| 2006–2009 | Plateau United F.C. |
Nigeria National League | – | – |
| 2010 | Eastbourne Town F.C. |
Isthmian League | – | – |
| Total | 5 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Nigeria |
Senior | 1 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Francis Kumbur?
Francis Kumbur was born on 4 April 1979, which makes him 47 years old.
Where was Francis Kumbur born?
Francis Kumbur was born in Lagos, Nigeria.
Which national team does Francis Kumbur play for?
Francis Kumbur played international football for Nigeria. He has 1 cap and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Francis Kumbur played for?
Francis Kumbur's recorded clubs are Plateau United F.C., KACM, Yeovil Town F.C., Haywards Heath Town F.C., Ebbsfleet United F.C. and Eastbourne Town F.C..
What position does Francis Kumbur play?
Francis Kumbur played as a forward.
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