Henry Nwosu
Nigerian footballer (1963–2026)
Nigeria
Midfielder
Henry Nwosu: profile
Henry Nwosu (born 14 June 1963 in Imo State, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a midfielder. He died on 14 March 2026.
Nwosu made the step into senior football with New Nigeria Bank F.C. in 1979. He played for 4 clubs in 3 countries between 1979 and 1993. The busiest spell of his career was at New Nigeria Bank F.C. (1979–1985): 60 appearances and 11 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 60 appearances and 11 goals.
At international level, Nwosu represented Nigeria (1980–1991), earning 60 caps and scoring 8 goals. Our match database lists 2 of his international goals; the first came against Guinea on 15 April 1981 (World Cup Qualification).
Imo State has produced 7 footballers in our database, including Raphael Onyedika, Emeka Opara and Meshack Ubochioma.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1980 (aged about 17)
- First international goal
- 1981 – aged 17 (match)
- Club career
- 1979–1993 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 3: Nigeria, Ivory Coast and Cameroon
- Club goals per game
- 0.18 (11 in 60)
- Height
- 171 cm — taller than 19% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- ACB Lagos (1992)
- Shares a birthday with
- Mohamed Diamé, Jovane Cabral and James Moga (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1979–1985 | New Nigeria Bank F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | 60 | 11 |
| 1985–1988 | ACB Lagos |
– | – | |
| 1988–1990 |  ASEC Mimosas |
Ligue 1 | – | – |
| 1990–1992 |  Racing F.C. Bafoussam |
– | – | |
| 1992–1993 | ACB Lagos |
– | – | |
| Total | 60 | 11 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1980–1991 | Nigeria |
Senior | 60 | 8 |
International goals (2)
| # | Date | Match | Min | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 Apr 1981 | Nigeria 1–0 Guinea | 90 | World Cup Qualification |
| 2 | 5 Mar 1984 | Ghana 1–2 Nigeria | 13 | Africa Cup of Nations |
*Goals listed are those present in our match-by-match goal database, which is most complete for tournament matches.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Henry Nwosu born?
Henry Nwosu was born in Imo State, Nigeria.
Which national team does Henry Nwosu play for?
Henry Nwosu played international football for Nigeria. He has 60 caps and 8 goals on record.
Which clubs has Henry Nwosu played for?
Henry Nwosu's recorded clubs are New Nigeria Bank F.C., ACB Lagos, ASEC Mimosas and Racing F.C. Bafoussam.
How tall is Henry Nwosu?
Henry Nwosu is 171 cm (5 ft 7 in) tall.
What position does Henry Nwosu play?
Henry Nwosu played as a midfielder.
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