Uche Okafor
Nigerian footballer (1967-2011)
Nigeria
Centre-backDefender
Uche Okafor: profile
Uche Okafor (born 8 August 1967 in Owerri, Nigeria) was a Nigerian footballer who played as a centre-back and defender. He died on 6 January 2011.
Okafor started out at ACB Lagos in 1986. He played for 9 clubs in 7 countries between 1986 and 2000. His most appearances came at Sporting Kansas City (1996–2000), where he made 109 appearances and scored 3 goals. Across all recorded club spells he totals 126 appearances and 3 goals.
At international level, Okafor represented Nigeria (1988–1998), earning 34 caps and scoring 0 goals.
Owerri has produced 31 footballers in our database, including Nwankwo Kanu, Kelechi Iheanacho and Paul Onuachu.
Key facts
- Senior international debut
- 1988 (aged about 21)
- Club career
- 1986–2000 (15 seasons)
- Countries played in
- 7: Nigeria, Belgium, France, Germany, Portugal, Israel and United States
- Club goals per game
- 0.02 (3 in 126)
- Height
- 188 cm — taller than 84% of Nigerian internationals on record
- Latest move
- Sporting Kansas City (1996)
- Shares a birthday with
- Joël Matip, Chancel Mbemba and Pape Cheikh Diop (more)
Club career
| Years | Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1986–1988 | ACB Lagos |
– | – | |
| 1988–1991 |  KRC Mechelen |
Belgian First Division B | – | – |
| 1991–1992 | Union Royale Namur |
Belgian Promotion | – | – |
| 1992–1993 |  Le Touquet AC |
– | – | |
| 1993–1994 |  Hannover 96 |
2. Bundesliga | 4 | 0 |
| 1994 |  U.D. Leiria |
Liga Portugal 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1995 |  Maccabi Ironi Ashdod F.C. |
Liga Alef | 13 | 0 |
| 1995–1996 | S.C. Farense |
Liga Portugal 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 1996–2000 |  Sporting Kansas City |
Major League Soccer | 109 | 3 |
| Total | 126 | 3 |
Appearances and goals are league figures where recorded on Wikidata; “–” means not recorded.
International career
| Years | Team | Level | Caps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1988–1998 | Nigeria |
Senior | 34 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Where was Uche Okafor born?
Uche Okafor was born in Owerri, Nigeria.
Which national team does Uche Okafor play for?
Uche Okafor played international football for Nigeria. He has 34 caps and 0 goals on record.
Which clubs has Uche Okafor played for?
Uche Okafor's recorded clubs are ACB Lagos, KRC Mechelen, Union Royale Namur, Le Touquet AC, Hannover 96, U.D. Leiria, Maccabi Ironi Ashdod F.C., S.C. Farense and Sporting Kansas City.
How tall is Uche Okafor?
Uche Okafor is 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) tall.
What position does Uche Okafor play?
Uche Okafor played as a centre-back and defender.
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