Kingsley Obiekwu
Nigerian footballer
Nigeria
Defender
Kingsley Obiekwu: profile
Kingsley Obiekwu (born 12 November 1974 in Igbuzo, Nigeria) is a former Nigerian footballer who played as a defender.
Obiekwu started out at Udoji United F.C. in 1992. He played for 5 clubs in 4 countries between 1992 and 2006. The busiest spell of his career was at Go Ahead Eagles (1995–1998): 63 appearances and 7 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 63 appearances and 7 goals.
At international level, Obiekwu represented Nigeria (1996–1999), earning 8 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1996 (aged about 22)
- Club career
- 1992–2006 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 4: Nigeria, Netherlands, United Arab Emirates and Egypt
- Club goals per game
- 0.11 (7 in 63)
- Latest move
- Enugu Rangers (2003)
- Shares a birthday with
- Benni McCarthy, Adlène Guedioura and Nedum Onuoha (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992–1995 | Udoji United F.C. |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 1995–1998 | Go Ahead Eagles | Eredivisie | 63 | 7 |
| 1998–2000 |  Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club |
UAE Pro League | – | – |
| 2000–2002 | Enugu Rangers |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| 2002–2003 |  Al Masry SC |
Egyptian Premier League | – | – |
| 2003–2006 | Enugu Rangers |
Nigeria Premier Football League | – | – |
| Total | 63 | 7 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996–1999 | Nigeria |
Senior | 8 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Kingsley Obiekwu?
Kingsley Obiekwu was born on 12 November 1974, which makes him 51 years old.
Where was Kingsley Obiekwu born?
Kingsley Obiekwu was born in Igbuzo, Nigeria.
Which national team does Kingsley Obiekwu play for?
Kingsley Obiekwu played international football for Nigeria. He has 8 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Kingsley Obiekwu played for?
Kingsley Obiekwu's recorded clubs are Udoji United F.C., Go Ahead Eagles, Shabab AlAhli Dubai Club, Enugu Rangers and Al Masry SC.
What position does Kingsley Obiekwu play?
Kingsley Obiekwu played as a defender.
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