Kelechi Osunwa: profile
Kelechi Osunwa (born 15 October 1984 in Rivers State, Nigeria) is a retired Sudanese footballer who played as a forward.
Osunwa started out at Dolphins F.C. in 2003. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 2003 and 2014. The busiest spell of his career was at Al-Merrikh SC (2009–2013): 167 appearances and 104 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 229 appearances and 159 goals.
At international level, Osunwa represented Sudan (2012–present). Before committing to Sudan, he had represented Nigeria.
Rivers State has produced 4 footballers in our database, including Ngozi Ebere, Victor Ezeji and Pere Ariweriyai.
Eligibility explained: Why does Kelechi Osunwa play for Sudan?
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 2012 (aged about 28)
- Club career
- 2003–2014 (12 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Sudan, Egypt and Thailand
- Club goals per game
- 0.69 (159 in 229)
- Latest move
- Ismaily SC (2014)
- Shares a birthday with
- Serge Akakpo, Ola Kamara and Alex Nyarko (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003–2005 |  Dolphins F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2005–2008 |  Al-Hilal Club |
Sudani Premier League | 57 | 54 |
| 2009–2013 | Al-Merrikh SC |
Sudani Premier League | 167 | 104 |
| 2014 |  Ismaily SC |
Egyptian Premier League | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 |  Police Tebrau F.C. |
Thai League 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Total | 229 | 159 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kelechi Osunwa?
Kelechi Osunwa was born on 15 October 1984, which makes him 42 years old.
Where was Kelechi Osunwa born?
Kelechi Osunwa was born in Rivers State, Nigeria.
Which national team does Kelechi Osunwa play for?
Kelechi Osunwa played international football for Sudan.
Which clubs has Kelechi Osunwa played for?
Kelechi Osunwa's recorded clubs are Dolphins F.C., Al-Hilal Club, Al-Merrikh SC, Ismaily SC and Police Tebrau F.C..
How tall is Kelechi Osunwa?
Kelechi Osunwa is 183 cm (6 ft 0 in) tall.
What position does Kelechi Osunwa play?
Kelechi Osunwa played as a forward.
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