Uche Akubuike: Career Stats, Clubs, Age & Nationality

Uche Akubuike: profile

Uche Akubuike (born 17 March 1980 in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria) is a retired Nigerian footballer who played as a goalkeeper.

Akubuike made the step into senior football with NITEL Vasco Da Gama F.C. in 1997. He played for 14 clubs in 5 countries since 1997.

At international level, Akubuike represented Nigeria (1998), earning 5 caps and scoring 0 goals.

Akwa Ibom State has produced 6 footballers in our database, including Cynthia Uwak, Gift Monday and Ikouwem Udo.

Key facts

Senior international debut: 1998 (aged about 18)
Countries played in: 5: Nigeria, South Africa, Faroe Islands, Cameroon and Algeria
Latest move: Enyimba International F.C. (2012)
Shares a birthday with: Steven Pienaar, Jacques Songo'o and Khouma Babacar (more)

Club career

Years	Club	League	Apps	Goals
1997	NITEL Vasco Da Gama F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
1998–1999	Jasper United	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2003–2005	Bridge F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2004–2005	Platinum Stars F.C.	Premier Soccer League	–	–
2005	Dolphins F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2006	Kwara United F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2007–2008	Sharks F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2008–2010	Wikki Tourists F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2010–2012	Gombe United F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
2012	Enyimba International F.C.	Nigeria Premier Football League	–	–
—	B71 Sandoy	1. deild	–	–
—	Canon Yaoundé	Elite One	–	–
—	USM Blida	Algerian Ligue Professionnelle 2	–	–
—	Ifeanyi Ubah F.C.	Nigeria National League	–	–

Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.

International career

Years	Team	Level	Caps	Goals
1998	Nigeria	Senior	5	0

Frequently asked questions

How old is Uche Akubuike?

Uche Akubuike was born on 17 March 1980, which makes him 46 years old.

Where was Uche Akubuike born?

Uche Akubuike was born in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.

Which national team does Uche Akubuike play for?

Uche Akubuike played international football for Nigeria. He has 5 caps and 0 goals on record.

Which clubs has Uche Akubuike played for?

Uche Akubuike's recorded clubs are NITEL Vasco Da Gama F.C., Jasper United, Bridge F.C., Platinum Stars F.C., Dolphins F.C., Kwara United F.C., Sharks F.C., Wikki Tourists F.C., Gombe United F.C., Enyimba International F.C., B71 Sandoy and Canon Yaoundé among others.

What position does Uche Akubuike play?

Uche Akubuike played as a goalkeeper.