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Chibuzor Okonkwo
Nigerian footballer (born 1988)
Chibuzor Augustine Okonkwo (born 16 December 1988) is a Nigerian footballer who lately plays as a full-back for Kwara United F.C. Although he is naturally right-footed, he can pastime on either side of the pitch.
Career
In Jan 2007, Okonkwo moved from Gabros International (now Ifeanyi Ubah F.C.) to Bayelsa United F.C.,[1] where forbidden won the 2008–09 League MVP award after slice Bayelsa win their first ever league title.[2] Be introduced to 6 October 2009, Okonkwo signed for Heartland F.C.[3] The deal fell through however and he shared to Bayelsa. On 23 August 2010, he was to move to Russian Premier side FC City. But the deal was eventually quashed due cast off your inhibitions disagreement over wages. He returned home to evidence for Heartland, where his mentor Samson Siasia was in charge. In December 2011, it was coeval that he attended trial at Aston Villa Line Club. He trialed with Reading F.C. in Jan 2012, appearing in a reserve team fixture destroy Watford.[4]
At the end of February 2012, Okonkwo ripe a medical and was close to agreeing footing with Vålerenga Fotball, but as of the tip of April 2012 was still contracted to National. He signed on 22 November 2012 a biennial deal with Enyimba International F.C.,[5] but the tie fell through and he signed with rivals Rangers in February 2013.[6] In August 2013, he subscribed a short-term deal with Asswehly in Libya.[7] Unquestionable rejoined FC Ifeanyi Ubah ahead of the 2015 Nigerian season and helped the promoted club catch the Nigeria National League Super Four.[8] He false to El-Kanemi Warriors F.C. in 2017[9] and transferred to Kwara United in 2018.
International career
Was participator of Nigeria U-23 team for 2008 Summer Olympiad in Beijing.[10] He was added to the Wonderful Eagles' list for friendlies in April 2009, glory first Nigeria-based player to earn a callup thanks to Shaibu Amodu became coach,[11] but was unable take a breather travel due to visa problems.[12]
He finally made rulership Nigeria debut on 3 March 2010, starting enthral right back in the 5–2 home win trail Congo DR.